MHG59862 - Cleared beach, Western Rhu Peninsula

Summary

Cleared beach/landing point at Western Rhu Peninsula

Type and Period (1)

  • LANDING POINT (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 21. Cleared slipway with small pebble built landing stage at Dubh Chamas na Uhlan on north side of the bay between large outcrop on south side and low cliff to the north.

Site 22. A point at the low water end of the slipway which faces SW at the top and south towards the lower seaward end. <1>

NGR adjusted based on 2012 aerial photographs. <2>

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Map

Location

Grid reference Centred NM 6138 8415 (34m by 67m)
Map sheet NM68SW
Civil Parish ARISAIG AND MOIDART
Geographical Area LOCHABER

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Related Investigations/Events (1)

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