MHG597014 - Structure, Camas Drollaman, Rhu

Summary

Ruined structure, possible shieling at Camas Drollaman, Rhu

Type and Period (3)

  • RIG AND FURROW (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
  • SHIELING HUT? (Medieval to 19th Century - 1058 AD? to 1900 AD?)
  • STRUCTURE (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

Camas Drollaman. This southern part of the peninsula is remote by land though accessible by sea at the large bay from which the area takes its name. Only two substantial ruins were noted and the main cultivation areas to the north east of the area are not far from Tòrr a’Bheithe. It was surveyed in 2013 by Rough Bounds Archaeology et al.

Site 18. D shaped structure very similar to Wp 7 c.4 x 2 mtrs internally with walls to half a metre - possible shieling but on low ground not far above sea level and surrounded by cultivation rigs. <1>

NGR adjusted based on 2012 aerial photographs. <2>

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Map

Location

Grid reference Centred NM 6348 8335 (5m by 5m)
Map sheet NM68SW
Civil Parish ARISAIG AND MOIDART
Geographical Area LOCHABER

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Related Investigations/Events (1)

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