MHG60199 - Turf wall forming enclosure - west of Milburn Cottage, Rhu
Summary
Turf wall forming enclosure and possible kale yard west of Milburn Cottage, Rhu
Type and Period (4)
- TURF WALL (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
- ENCLOSURE (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
- KALE YARD? (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
- RIG AND FURROW (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A walkover survey of the Claggan and area west of Milburn was undertaken in 2014 by Rough Bounds Archaeology et al.
Site 15. Evidence of a possible turf wall to the SW of 3 ruined buildings (MHG60198) between the hill on the west and low ridge to the east and possibly part of an enclosure for a kale yard. Evidence of possibly later rigs running down the slope south and north of the wall. <1>
NGR adjusted based on 2012 aerial photographs. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NM 6442 8505 (11m by 22m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NM68NW |
| Civil Parish | ARISAIG AND MOIDART |
| Geographical Area | LOCHABER |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
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