MHG59790 - Shieling, Crucach Doire na Drise, Rhu

Summary

Ruined shieling at Crucach Doire na Drise, Rhu

Type and Period (2)

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

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

This survey, undertaken in the area around Crucach Doire an Dòrain in 2013 by Rough Bounds Archaeology et al, covered land following the highest ridge on the peninsula from the coast in the north to the headland on the west side of Camas Drollaman.

Site 12. Vegetation covered sub-rectangular c.4 x 3 mtrs shieling building on the south side of an outcrop by a large area of large rigs. <1>

NGR adjusted based on 2012 aerial photographs. <2>

Sources/Archives (2)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred NM 6283 8439 (5m by 5m) (2 map features)
Map sheet NM68SW
Civil Parish ARISAIG AND MOIDART
Geographical Area LOCHABER

Finds (0)

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Investigations/Events (1)

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