MHG59965 - Walling, Torr Mòr, Rhu
Summary
Walling at Torr Mòr, Rhu
Type and Period (1)
- WALL (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A walkover survey was undertaken in 2014 by Rough Bounds Archaeology et al, covering the gently sloping sheltered south-east side of Torr Mòr.
Site 11. Well built walling c.I mtr high running for c.5 metres between basalt dykes.
Site 12. More walling to the east of waypoint 11 linking the high dykes and using natural outcrops. The section of walling nearest the eastern dyke using large natural tumbles stones. Walling at waypoints 11 & 12 for possible cattle containment or even kelp drying. <1>
NGR adjusted based on 1999-2001 aerial photographs <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG27494 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Rough Bounds Archaeology. 2016. Walkover Survey - Rhu Peninsula. Rough Bounds Archaeology. Digital. p.80 Sites 11,12. XY
- <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 6291 8573 (28m by 34m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NM68NW |
| Civil Parish | ARISAIG AND MOIDART |
| Geographical Area | LOCHABER |
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Related Investigations/Events (1)
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