Rhian Bridge
Building(S) (Period Unassigned)
Site Name Rhian Bridge
Classification Building(S) (Period Unassigned)
Alternative Name(s) Abhainn Sgeamhaidh
Canmore ID 5166
Site Number NC51NE 8
NGR NC 5771 1667
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
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- Council Highland
- Parish Lairg
- Former Region Highland
- Former District Sutherland
- Former County Sutherland
NC51NE 8 5771 1667.
Three rectilinear structures, grass-covered, with two of them measuring 10m by 7m and 6m by 3m, and the third being of substantial construction, possibly having been a mill.
R J Mercer 1980
Remains of 18th/19th century crofting.
Visited by OS, 17 June 1981
No change to existing record.
Visited by RCAHMS (JRS) October 1989
NC 56 17 (centre) A rapid archaeological assessment has been undertaken in advance of an afforestation proposal to infill between existing plantations on either side of the A836.
The areas had previously been surveyed by RCAHMS and Edinburgh University students. Their work was reviewed, using the 2nd edition OS maps, published sources and ground survey. It was found to be largely accurate and complete, except for the recording of areas of rig. The following was also found:
NC 577 166 Abhainn Sgeamhaidh Substantial turf-built shieling structure, such that the structure previously recorded to the E could be reinterpreted also as a shieling structure. Slight evidence of other turf-built structures by the W feature.
Sponsor: via Bell-Ingram.
J Harden and J Wordsworth 1996
