MHG59952 - Stone and turf wall, Rhumach hill, Rhu
Summary
Stone and turf wall at Rhumach hill, Rhu
Type and Period (2)
- TURF BANK (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
- WALL (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 north and east of Rhumach Hill and south and east of Rhumach Field.
Site 25. Stone and turf wall running SE then E with a very large area of cultivation to the north – this wall is marked on modern OS 1:2500 map. <1>
NGR adjusted based on 1999-2001 aerial photographs <2>
Note; Wall visibly continues north east to track on aerial photographs (T.Blackie 27/3/19)
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG27494 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Rough Bounds Archaeology. 2016. Walkover Survey - Rhu Peninsula. Rough Bounds Archaeology. Digital. p.77 Site 25.
- <2> SHG27491 Image/Photograph(s)/Aerial Photograph/Vertical: Get Mapping. 1999-2001. Get Mapping colour vertical aerial photography 1999-2001 (The Millennium Map). XY
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NM 6373 8523 (126m by 166m) (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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