Monument record 10135 - LSFH 18 Garadh an Tighearna

Summary

Stone wall, possibly causeway or fishing stance

Location

Grid reference NB 28073 17745 (point)
Map sheet NB21NE
Island Lewis
Parish LOCHS, Western Isles

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Type and Period (3)

Full Description

"Located on the east shore of the unnamed loch (Loch Mhor?) to the east of Loch Beag, this feature forms a wall or causeway that runs from the loch edge in a westerly direction for 7 metres into the water. At the shore side it is 7 metres wide tapering to 3 metres at the loch end. While it is possible that this feature may be a fishing stance, its relationship to the eroding edge of the loch shore (it is partially overlain by the peat build up) and the presence of a circular patch of reeds in the loch beyond its submerged end (a possible submerged MMI), suggest that this may be a causeway." (Burgess 2004, 31)


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2004, Archaeological Survey and Evaluation of Eilean Chalium Chille and the Putative Site of the Seaforth Head Castle (Unpublished document).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  • --- Unpublished document: Chris Burgess, Northamptonshire Archaeology. 2004.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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Record last edited

Jul 14 2004 1:38PM

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