MHG59619 - Clearance cairn, Sandaig, Rhu

Summary

Clearance cairn at Sandaig, Rhu

Type and Period (1)

  • CLEARANCE CAIRN (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 19. A large clearance cairn just to the north of MHG59617. <1>

NGR adjusted based on 2012 aerial photographs <2>

Sources/Archives (2)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred NM 6579 8404 (4m by 4m) (2 map features)
Map sheet NM68SE
Civil Parish ARISAIG AND MOIDART
Geographical Area LOCHABER

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Related Investigations/Events (1)

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