MHG59920 - Storehouse/boathouse, Taigh a’Phortair (Porter’s Lodge) Rhumach Field and Steadings, Rhu

Summary

Storehouse/boathouse at Taigh a’Phortair (Porter’s Lodge) Rhumach Field and Steadings, Rhu

Type and Period (1)

  • BOAT HOUSE (19th Century to 20th Century - 1801 AD? to 2000 AD?)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

This survey, undertaken in 2014 by Rough Bounds Archaeology et al, covered the land around Taigh a’Phortair (Porter’s Lodge) Rhumach Field and Steadings.
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Site 3. Storehouse, c.10 x 6 mtrs probably built in 1885, now a boathouse. Stone built with slated roof. Walls 2ft 6ins thick. Broad doorway east facing with, 7ft x 9ft with 3 wooden lintels. Back door facing W. Boarded window in N. gable end. Longside N/S. <1>

NGR adjusted based on 2012 aerial photographs. <2>

Sources/Archives (2)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred NM 6271 8513 (9m by 11m) (2 map features)
Map sheet NM68NW
Civil Parish ARISAIG AND MOIDART
Geographical Area LOCHABER

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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Investigations/Events (1)

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