Monument record 6114 - Calanais
Summary
Naust
Location
| Grid reference | NB 21901 33009 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NB23SW |
| Island | Lewis |
| Township | Calanais, Uig, Western Isles |
| Parish | UIG, Western Isles |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Surrounding Land Status code - C
The remains of a substantial boat naust, located on sloping ground below a rock outcrop. The western end of the naust has been eroded away at the shore line. This feature comprises of external large stones, with smaller internal stone lining and turf construction. Dimensions, width approx 6m and standing approx 0.7m in height.
The robust nature of this feature, its eroded state and its lack or recording on any maps could indicate a potential medieval date.
K.Murphy (Archaeologist CnES) 24/02/2020
Burgess, Christopher & Church, Michael, 1997, Coastal Erosion Assessment, Lewis. A Report for Historic Scotland (Bibliographic reference). SWE41000.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SWE41000 Bibliographic reference: Burgess, Christopher & Church, Michael. 1997. Coastal Erosion Assessment, Lewis. A Report for Historic Scotland.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Feb 24 2020 2:14PM
