MHG60004 - Cairn, Druim an Daraich , Rhu
Summary
Cairn (clearance?) at Druim an Daraich, Rhu
Type and Period (2)
- CAIRN (Unknown date)
- CLEARANCE CAIRN? (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 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.
Sites 6. Remains of c.2 mtrs diameter cairn with two more scattered cairns a few metres to the NNW on edge of area of possible old cultivation. <1>
NGR adjusted based on 1999-2001 aerial photographs <2>
Note; scattered cairns not visible on aerial photographs. (T.Blackie 1/4/19)
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG27494 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Rough Bounds Archaeology. 2016. Walkover Survey - Rhu Peninsula. Rough Bounds Archaeology. Digital. p.119 Sites 6.
- <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 6824 8418 (3m by 3m) (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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