Monument record 10191 - LSFH 45.6 Rubha nan Carn

Summary

Stack yard enclosure

Location

Grid reference NB 28407 16453 (point)
Map sheet NB21NE
Island Lewis
Parish LOCHS, Western Isles

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Type and Period (2)

Full Description

"Situated on the north shore of Loch Seaforth Head at Rubha nan Carn, the remains of this sub-circular enclosure measures 18 metres from west to east and 15 metres from north to south. It is constructed of turf, then an external stone reinforcement and is attatched to the southern face of blackhouse (45.4). This enclosure is a stack or kale yard, and its state of preservation suggests it was constructed and primarily used during the pre-crofting period when house (45.4) was constructed." (Burgess 2004, 60)


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2004, Archaeological Survey and Evaluation of Eilean Chalium Chille and the Putative Site of the Seaforth Head Castle (Unpublished document).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  • --- Unpublished document: Chris Burgess, Northamptonshire Archaeology. 2004.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 16 2004 3:51PM

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