Monument record 10147 - LSFH 24.1 Loch na Muilne
Summary
Location
Grid reference | NB 27514 17426 (point) |
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Map sheet | NB21NE |
Island | Lewis |
Parish | LOCHS, Western Isles |
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
"Located at the most south-easterly tip of Loch na Muilne this fragmentary stone wall runs out from underneath the peat section on the east side of the tributary burn that issues into the loch at that point. Heading in a westerly direction it is visible for 10 metres before running into the west facing peat section on the opposite side of the burn. Its remains are fragmentary and measure 1 metre in width and stand no more than a single course of stones high." "This series of sub-peat walls can be seen along the eastern shore of Loch na Muilne. Their general location close to the bottom of the peat horizon or immediately above the glacial till suggests an early prehistoric (Neolithic) date, which is broadly supported by their form which is narrow fields (ca 2.5-3 metres wide) arranged radially across the landscape so that the walls are all broadly running down the slope." (Burgess 2004, 34)
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2004, Archaeological Survey and Evaluation of Eilean Chalium Chille and the Putative Site of the Seaforth Head Castle (Unpublished document).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)
- --- SWE41054 Unpublished document: Chris Burgess, Northamptonshire Archaeology. 2004.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 14 2004 3:48PM