Camas Ghaoideil
Building(S) (Period Unassigned), Shieling Hut(S) (Post Medieval)(Possible)
Site Name Camas Ghaoideil
Classification Building(S) (Period Unassigned), Shieling Hut(S) (Post Medieval)(Possible)
Canmore ID 232681
Site Number NM68SE 9.01
NGR NM 6709 8444
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/232681
- Council Highland
- Parish Arisaig And Moidart
- Former Region Highland
- Former District Lochaber
- Former County Inverness-shire
NM68SE 9.01 6709 8444
The foundations of four rectilinear structures were assessed during the course of an archaeological evaluation prior to the initiation of a woodland regeneration programme. Loosely grouped on a rocky knoll, they form part of the larger township (NM68SE 9.00) in the valley leading down to Camas Ghaoideil bay.
Two structures are of loose stone construction, measuring 7m by 4m and 5m by 4m respectively, with walls around 1m thick. To the south lies a larger, although less well defined, structure of turf and stone construction.
A further building is located some 50m uphill to the northwest of the main group. It is also a turf and stone banked structure of similar proportions, although unlike the others, it is enclosed by a turf bank around 0.3m high and 1m wide.
Unlike other structures in the township, these buildings do not feature on any historical maps.
Information from CFA Report 1994 (No. 161) MS/726/176
Sponsor: Scottish Woodlands Ltd.
