MHG60109 - Cairns, Tòrr Mòr Ghaoideil and Gaoth Dail, Rhu
Summary
Three substantial cairns at Tòrr Mòr Ghaoideil and Gaoth Dail, Rhu
Type and Period (3)
- CAIRN (Unknown date)
- CLEARANCE CAIRN? (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
- CULTIVATION REMAINS (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A walkover survey at Tòrr Mòr Ghaoideil and Gaoth Dail was undertaken in 2015 by Rough Bounds Archaeology et al, exploring the area to the east of the large enclosure recorded at Gaoth Dail.
Site 10. Three substantial cairns of rounded stones on level area of raised beach of possible old cultivation. Cairns placed in from the western edge of area all c.5 x 3 m – short edges to the sea. A similar cairn noted midway and near southern edge of area. A further cairn of larger stones noted at the northern edge of the area. <1>
NGR adjusted based on 2012 aerial photographs. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NM 6711 8396 (22m by 22m) (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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