Aberdeenshire HER - NO29SE0012 - RUIGHACHAIL

Main Details

Primary Reference	NO29SE0012
Name	RUIGHACHAIL
NRHE Card No.	NO29SE14
NRHE Numlink	77444
HES SM No.	NULL
HES LB No.	NULL
Site Form	Standing Structure
Site Condition	Incomplete
Details	Depopulated settlement comprising the remains of longhouses and enclosures which lie entirely on the right bank of the Gelder Burn with the exception of the field dyke which crosses the burn. The settlement extends for 600m along the burn and comprises twelve stone buildings, one of turf, a stone kiln barn and three small stone enclosures. An enclosed field (circa 5ha) lies to the north-west of the settlement with curving rigs visible. The kiln barn is built into a slope at the south-east side of this field. A recent vehicle track has been created through the settlement from the bridge on the Gelder Burn at NO 2505 9090 through to the field which is used for feeding deer. This has led to the demolition of some walls in the settlement and dumping of spoil on the kiln barn.
Last Update	26/10/2020
Updated By	cpalmer

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National Grid Reference: NO 2494 9149

Event Details

Excavations and Surveys

Date M	Date Y	Type	Duration	Director / Organisation	Auspices	Fund	Extent
11	1996		1	STEPHEN CARTER	HDL	HS	100

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Monument Types

Monument Type 1	Monument Type 2	Monument Type 3	Order	Probability
SETTLEMENTS		DEPOPULATED	A	100
HOUSES	LONG	REMAINS OF	B	100
ENCLOSURES			C	100
BARNS	KILN		D	100
BUILDINGS	TURF		E	100
RIGS			F	100