Monument record 10123 - LSFH 5.7 Abhainn Chleiteir

Summary

Turf and stone feature

Location

Grid reference NB 28906 18044 (point)
Map sheet NB21NE
Island Lewis
Parish LOCHS, Western Isles

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Type and Period (2)

Full Description

"Located on the top of a low ridge to the east of the Abhainn Chleiteir, this turf and stone feature runs from north-west to south-east for 50 metres. It is 3 metres wide and up to 1 metre tall and does not appear to serve any purpose as a dyke. It is possible that this feature is a natural glacial deposit, or perhaps more likely some sort of elongated cairn and, given its proximity to the stone circle at Cnoc nan Clach and the other elements of the surrounding ritual landscape, the possibility that it is prehistoric in origin should at least be considered." Could be part of a ritual landscape. "Including the stone circle and setting on Cnoc nan Clach and the standing stone at Sildonis (NB21NE04) this landscape seems to dominate the slopes above the south-western end of the sea loch - Loch Erisort. Other elements might include the spring or well (5.4) located in the valley immediately to the west of Cnoc nan Clach and the chambered cairn located ca 1000 metres to the south of the burn that runs past its west side (5.5)." (Burgess 2004, 28 and 21)


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2004, Archaeological Survey and Evaluation of Eilean Chalium Chille and the Putative Site of the Seaforth Head Castle (Unpublished document).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  • --- Unpublished document: Chris Burgess, Northamptonshire Archaeology. 2004.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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  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jul 14 2004 10:30AM

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