MHG60156 - Shieling or shelter - Doire Fhada, Rhu
Summary
Shieling or shelter at Doire Fhada, Rhu
Type and Period (3)
- SHIELING? (Medieval to 19th Century - 1058 AD? to 1900 AD?)
- RIG AND FURROW (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
- SHELTER? (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 21. Shieling/shelter c.4 x 3 metres built against an east facing outcrop in the middle of a huge area of rigs . <1>
NGR adjusted based on 2012 aerial photographs. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NM 6648 8402 (5m by 5m) (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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