MHG60291 - Dyke - Camas Leathann, Rhu

Summary

Turf dyke and stone walling at Camas Leathann, Rhu

Type and Period (2)

  • DYKE (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
  • WALL (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A walkover survey of Camas Leathann (Broad or Wide Bay) was undertaken in 2014 by Rough Bounds Archaeology et al.

Sites 16,17. The east end of a turf dyke was revealed by a muir fire. At the west end, the turf wall changes to stone walling against high outcrops over the shore. <1>

NGR adjusted based on 2012 aerial photographs. <2>

Sources/Archives (2)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred NM 6504 8346 (109m by 16m) (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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