MHG59931 - Enclosure, Taigh a’Phortair (Porter’s Lodge), Rhu
Summary
Enclosure at Taigh a’Phortair (Porter’s Lodge), Rhu
Type and Period (2)
- ENCLOSURE (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
- RIG AND FURROW (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 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.
Site 22. Patch of bracken-covered rigs. Possibly cultivated by different means in later years, causing less definition. This enclosure with walling on the west, south and east sides c.200 x 100 metres is rocky and hilly. <1>
NGR adjusted based on 2012 aerial photographs. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NM 6309 8530 (222m by 152m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NM68NW |
| Civil Parish | ARISAIG AND MOIDART |
| Geographical Area | LOCHABER |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
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