MHG60231 - Possible enclosed area - north & east of Milburn, Rhu
Summary
Possible enclosed area for animals north & east of Milburn, Rhu
Type and Period (2)
- CULTIVATION REMAINS (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
- STOCK ENCLOSURE? (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A walkover survey of the northern edge of Claggan and north & east of Milburn was undertaken in 2014 by Rough Bounds Archaeology et al.
Site 6. At NW edge of a small area of old cultivation sloping gently north, a cleft sloping down towards the shore has a possible enclosed area for keeping animals safe over night. <1>
NGR adjusted based on 1999-2001 aerial photographs <2>
Note; Site grid reference not provided in report so location approximate. (T. Blackie 1/5/19)
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG27494 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Rough Bounds Archaeology. 2016. Walkover Survey - Rhu Peninsula. Rough Bounds Archaeology. Digital. p.100 Site 6. XY
- <2> SHG27491 Image/Photograph(s)/Aerial Photograph/Vertical: Get Mapping. 1999-2001. Get Mapping colour vertical aerial photography 1999-2001 (The Millennium Map). XY
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NM 6422 8529 (10m by 8m) (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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