MHG60953 - Shieling - Rubha an Duin Bhain
Summary
An area of 18th/19th cultivation at Rubha an Duin Bhain.
Type and Period (2)
- CULTIVATION REMAINS (18th Century to 19th Century - 1701 AD to 1900 AD)
- BOUNDARY WALL (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
An area of 18th/19th cultivation at Rubha an Duin Bhain.
South of fort (at Rubha an Duin Bhain) is an area of cultivation of 18th-19th century period which is bounded on landward side by a wall joining separate stretches of rock outcrop to form a barrier. Built against base of a rocky cliff within walled area, is a ruined shieling measuring c3 mx 2 m.
Fort surveyed at 1:10,000; enlargement at 1:1250.
Visited by OS (NKB) 8 June 1970 <1>
GIS spatial data created in 2019 based on area as seen on 1999-2001 vertical APs. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NM 4489 7031 (56m by 71m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NM47SW |
| Civil Parish | ARDNAMURCHAN |
| Geographical Area | LOCHABER |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/22141 (View HES Canmore entry for this site)
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