MHG59843 - Possible hut circle, Port a’ Bhàthaich, Rhu

Summary

Possible hut circle at Port a’ Bhàthaich, Rhu

Type and Period (2)

  • HUT CIRCLE? (Neolithic to Late Iron Age - 4000 BC? to 560 AD?)
  • TURF WALL? (Unknown date)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

This survey, undertaken on the west side of Port a’ Bhàthaich in 2013 by Rough Bounds Archaeology et al, covered the land west of the fields of Rhu farm and the bay at Port a Bhàthaich.

Site 21. Possible stance for a round house – well drained circular hollow c. 4 mtrs diameter with possible turf wall to the SW. <1>

NGR adjusted based on 2012 aerial photographs. <2>

Note; the dimensions are small for a hut circle (T.Blackie 13/3/19)

Sources/Archives (2)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred NM 6148 8414 (5m by 5m) (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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