MHG59745 - Shieling, Doire na Drise, Rhu

Summary

Shieling, Doire na Drise, Rhu

Type and Period (1)

  • SHIELING? (Medieval to 19th Century - 1058 AD? to 1900 AD?)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

Doire na Drise was surveyed in 2013 by Rough Bounds Archaeology et al.

Site 4. Small oblong ruin c.5 x 4 rough built sheiling like with a small ‘annex’ on the east side against west facing slope. Two large rocks ‘natural tumble’ incorporated into the north wall. Entrance on the west side – the whole structure built on platform. A large area of rigs to the west and south with a possible enclosure in the centre of this area. <1>

NGR adjusted based on 2012 aerial photographs. <2>

Sources/Archives (2)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred NM 6269 8396 (7m by 8m) (2 map features)
Map sheet NM68SW
Civil Parish ARISAIG AND MOIDART
Geographical Area LOCHABER

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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Investigations/Events (1)

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