MHG600035 - Slipway, Druim an Daraich, Rhu

Summary

Large cleared slipway at Druim an Daraich, Rhu.

Type and Period (4)

  • SLIPWAY (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
  • WALL (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
  • JETTY? (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
  • FISH TRAP? (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.

Site 27. Large cleared slipway directly south down the slope from building marked at Wp 17. Slipway well sheltered by low outcrops on the west side with a short wall built at right angles onto low outcrops above low water for shelter for a boat, possible jetty or part of a fish trap. <1>

NGR adjusted based on 2012 aerial photographs. <2>

Sources/Archives (2)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred NM 6800 8390 (10m by 10m) (2 map features)
Map sheet NM68SE
Civil Parish ARISAIG AND MOIDART
Geographical Area LOCHABER

Finds (0)

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Investigations/Events (1)

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