MHG59864 - Caves, Western Rhu Peninsula
Summary
Caves at Western Rhu Peninsula
Type and Period (1)
- CAVE (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 29. Large north facing cave in basalt cliff very boggy and with a large pool at the entrance even with weeks of dry weather. However the cave itself appeared to be quite dry and with the bog dug away easy to create a dry access to the cave. Another smaller cave to the east with a low entrance c.10 metres. <1>
Note; Site not visible on aerial photographs so location approximate. (T. Blackie 15/3/19)
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NM 6129 8467 (10m by 10m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NM68SW |
| Civil Parish | ARISAIG AND MOIDART |
| Geographical Area | LOCHABER |
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