MHG60045 - Turf wall, Druim Ban, Rhu

Summary

Probable turf wall at Druim Ban, Rhu.

Type and Period (1)

  • TURF BANK? (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 17. A low probable turf wall crossing the area of old cultivation NNW towards fenced area of new forestry and SSE up and possibly over the ridge. <1>

NGR adjusted based on 2012 aerial photographs. <2>

Sources/Archives (2)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred NM 6774 8407 (47m by 40m) (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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