MHG60003 - Walling, enclosure, Druim an Daraich, Rhu
Summary
Remains of walling and enclosure at Druim an Daraich, Rhu.
Type and Period (3)
- WALL (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
- ENCLOSURE (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
- BUILDING (Modern - 1901 AD to 2100 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A walkover survey was undertaken in 2015 by Rough Bounds Archaeology et al, covering the area of the coast running south-west from Saideil Druim an Daraich.
Site 4. Walling c. 75 cms high at running slightly north of west landward side a gently sloping paddock once probably cultivated. Wall clearly marked on OS 1:25000 map. A modern house at top of paddock built in fyfestone by Joan Becher; later bought by M. Nami and the house then clad in dark wood in the style of the Astley Memorial Hall in Arisaig.
Site 5. Walling turns NE with a good gate way to shore with iron posts set in the stones on either side of the gateway. <1>
NGR adjusted based on 1999-2001 aerial photographs <2>
1st Edition OS 6" <3>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SHG27494 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Rough Bounds Archaeology. 2016. Walkover Survey - Rhu Peninsula. Rough Bounds Archaeology. Digital. p.119 Sites 4&5.
- <2> SHG27491 Image/Photograph(s)/Aerial Photograph/Vertical: Get Mapping. 1999-2001. Get Mapping colour vertical aerial photography 1999-2001 (The Millennium Map). XY
- <3> SHG23755 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1873-6. Ordnance Survey 1st edition 6 inch map: Inverness-shire. Digital.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NM 6830 8424 (96m by 160m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NM68SE |
| Civil Parish | ARISAIG AND MOIDART |
| Geographical Area | LOCHABER |
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
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