MHG600044 - Quarry, Druim Ban, Rhu
Summary
Two areas of quarrying at Druim Ban, Rhu.
Type and Period (1)
- QUARRY (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, covered the area to the north east of the bay at Saideil Druim an Daraich and then south-west above the tree line between 50 and 60 metres above sea level following the extant walling clearly marked on the map.
Site 9. Two areas of quarrying one east facing the other south facing with very large scattering of broken stone at c. 62 m above sea level. <1>
NGR adjusted based on 2012 aerial photographs. <2>
Sources/Archives (3)
- --- SHG21370 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Alexander, D.. 1994. Arisaig, Lochaber District, Highland Region: Archaeological Survey. Centre for Field Archaeology, University of Edinburgh. 30/01/1994. Paper and Digital. p.20 Site 2.10.
- <1> SHG27494 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Rough Bounds Archaeology. 2016. Walkover Survey - Rhu Peninsula. Rough Bounds Archaeology. Digital. p.124 Site 9.
- <2> SHG27869 Image/Photograph(s)/Aerial Photograph/Vertical: Get Mapping. 2012. Getmapping aerial photography 2012. XY
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NM 6843 8461 (12m by 21m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NM68SE |
| Civil Parish | ARISAIG AND MOIDART |
| Geographical Area | LOCHABER |
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Related Investigations/Events (2)
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