MHG60123 - Possible shieling - Doire Fhada, Rhu
Summary
Possible shieling at Doire Fhada, Rhu
Type and Period (3)
- SHIELING? (Medieval to 19th Century - 1058 AD? to 1900 AD?)
- SHELTER? (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
- STOREHOUSE? (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A walkover survey, covering open ground above a steep slope of woodland east of Doire Fhada, was undertaken in 2016 by Rough Bounds Archaeology et al.
Site 12. Shelter/store/shieling, 2 x 2 ½ metres by outcrop with built walls to ½ metre on the south and south-west sides. Feature near the south west end of this area of rigs. <1>
NGR adjusted based on 2012 aerial photographs. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NM 6642 8397 (3m by 3m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NM68SE |
| Civil Parish | ARISAIG AND MOIDART |
| Geographical Area | LOCHABER |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
External Links (0)
Comments and Feedback
Do you have any more information about this record? Please feel free to comment with information and photographs, or ask any questions, using the "Disqus" tool below. Comments are moderated, and we aim to respond/publish as soon as possible.