Monument record 10175 - LSFH 26.10 Loch Seaforth Head

Summary

Possible blackhouse (demolished)

Location

Grid reference NB 28144 16611 (point)
Map sheet NB21NE
Island Lewis
Parish LOCHS, Western Isles

Map

Type and Period (2)

Full Description

"Situated above the northern shore of Loch Seaforth Head, this large pile of stones is orientated from north to south and measures 12 x 10 metres. At the time of survey it was heavily overgrown making interpretation difficult, but it is thought to be the remains of a demolished blackhouse. What is not clear is whether this is the house's original site or whether in the process of demolition its remains have been moved and redeposited." (Burgess 2004, 53)


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2004, Archaeological Survey and Evaluation of Eilean Chalium Chille and the Putative Site of the Seaforth Head Castle (Unpublished document).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  • --- Unpublished document: Chris Burgess, Northamptonshire Archaeology. 2004.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

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jul 15 2004 2:50PM

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