MHG59933 - Circular depression, Rhumach, Rhu

Summary

Circular depression, possible hut circle at Rhumach, Rhu

Type and Period (2)

  • HOLLOW (Unknown date)
  • HUT CIRCLE? (Early Bronze Age to Late Iron Age - 2400 BC? to 560 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 25. Circular depression c.25 mtrs circumference on hillock or cnoc. N. facing and inside the area boundary wall possibly site of roundhouse. <1>

Note; Site not visible on aerial photographs so location approximate. (T. Blackie 25/3/19)

Sources/Archives (1)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred NM 6341 8520 (26m by 26m) (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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