Monument record 10192 - LSFH 26.4 Rubha nan Carn

Summary

Stack yard enclosure

Location

Grid reference NB 28412 16468 (point)
Map sheet NB21NE
Island Lewis
Parish LOCHS, Western Isles

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Type and Period (2)

Full Description

"Situated on the west side of blackhouse 26.3 this rectangular enclosure is orientated from north to south and measures 18 x 16 metres and stands to a maximum height of 0.5 metres. The walls of its west and south sides survive and are constructed of turf with an outer stone face. The northern wall has been destroyed when a modern barn was constructed to the north-west. The eastern side of this enclosure is formed by the western wall of the blackhouse (26.3). This enclosure is the stack or kale yard for blackhouse (26.3) and, judging by its state of repair is likely to have been in ise during the crofting phase. What is unclear is whether it was constructed during the final phase of use of blackhouse (26.3) or whether it was built when the house was first constructed during the pre-crofting phase." (Burgess 2004, 60-61)


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2004, Archaeological Survey and Evaluation of Eilean Chalium Chille and the Putative Site of the Seaforth Head Castle (Unpublished document).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  • --- Unpublished document: Chris Burgess, Northamptonshire Archaeology. 2004.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 19 2004 9:31AM

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