Monument record 10096 - LSFH 1.5 Cnoc nan Uan

Summary

Stone-faced turf wall

Location

Grid reference NB 28498 18888 (point)
Map sheet NB21NE
Island Lewis
Parish LOCHS, Western Isles

Map

Type and Period (2)

Full Description

"This turf dyke, reinforced with stone, runs for 150 metres in an easterly direction across the lower slopes of Cnoc nan Uan. Forming part of the larger stock management system in the area it is typical of other dykes constructed of stone located at NB 28349 18830. This wall is likely to be a continuation of monument 1.3." Part of: "Stock grazing management field system; probably relating to pre-crofting or early crofting period summer grazing, consisting of a series of turf walls with some stone reinforcements around gateways and where the walls run across areas of bedrock." (Burgess 2004, 17 and 19)


Chris Burgess, Northamptonshire Archaeology, 2004, Archaeological Survey and Evaluation of Eilean Chalium Chille and the Putative Site of the Seaforth Head Castle (Unpublished document). SWE41054.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • --- Unpublished document: Chris Burgess, Northamptonshire Archaeology. 2004. Archaeological Survey and Evaluation of Eilean Chalium Chille and the Putative Site of the Seaforth Head Castle. Loch Seaforth Head Gazeteer.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jul 13 2004 11:57AM

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