MHG59850 - Building, Western Rhu Peninsula
Summary
Ruined building at Western Rhu Peninsula
Type and Period (1)
- BUILDING (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
The north western area of the Rhu peninsula is now part of Rhu Farm, stretching west and north to the coast of the main farmhouse to the point at Rhubh’ Arisaig in the north-west corner. It was surveyed in 2013 by Rough Bounds Archaeology et al.
Site 6. Degraded ruin c.7 x 3 mtrs with walls now only 25 cms high but walls substantial and thick with rounded corners – sub rectangular. Ruin sheltered from all directions except the north and with a north facing entrance. Just to the south up a small rise a small level area of cultivation. <1>
NGR adjusted based on 2012 aerial photographs. <2>
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NM 6211 8440 (9m by 7m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NM68SW |
| Civil Parish | ARISAIG AND MOIDART |
| Geographical Area | LOCHABER |
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Related Investigations/Events (1)
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