MHG59802 - Possible fort or drovers stance, Port a’ Bhàthaich, Rhu
Summary
Possible fort or drovers stance at Port a’ Bhàthaich , Rhu
Type and Period (3)
- FORT? (Unknown date)
- TURF BANK (Unknown date)
- DROVE STANCE? (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
This survey, undertaken on the east side of Port a’ Bhàthaich in 2013 by Rough Bounds Archaeology et al, covered the land east of the fields of Rhu farm and the bay at Port a Bhàthaich.
Site 8. A level area up on cliff side at c.38 mtrs overall dimension. Backed by on three sides by a high cliff. Open views to the SW with a good size turf bank sheltering the area on the seaward side – possible fort? <1>
NGR adjusted based on 2012 aerial photographs. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NM 6229 8379 (40m by 40m) (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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