MHG59613 - Walls and enclosures, Sandaig, Rhu
Summary
Turf and stone walls and enclosures at Sandaig, Rhu
Type and Period (3)
- WALL (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
- TURF WALL (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
- ENCLOSURE (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Sandaig, overlooking the sea to the south of the peninsula, was a significant settlement of at least eight sub rectangular features and several smaller structures possibly used for storage. It was surveyed in 2012 by Rough Bounds Archaeology et al.
Site 16. Turf and stone wall – part of a well mapped set of enclosures on a bracken covered hillside indicating possible cultivation in times gone by. <1>
NGR adjusted based on 2012 aerial photographs <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NM 6575 8388 (119m by 203m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NM68SE |
| Civil Parish | ARISAIG AND MOIDART |
| Geographical Area | LOCHABER |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
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