Monument record 10195 - LSFH 26.5 Rubha nan Carn

Summary

Boat naust and slipway

Location

Grid reference NB 28509 16351 (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 the remains of this boat naust and slipway are orientated from north to south. The naust itself measures 5 x 2 metres is cut into the shore to a depth of 1.5 metres and is stone lined. Open to the south the naust has a cleared area of beach or slipway running across the shore to the water. This measures 15 metres from north to south (at low tide) is 2 metres wide at its north end and 5 metres wide at its south end. The naust is disused and heavily overgrown with irises." (Burgess 2004, 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2004, Archaeological Survey and Evaluation of Eilean Chalium Chille and the Putative Site of the Seaforth Head Castle (Unpublished document).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  • --- Unpublished document: Chris Burgess, Northamptonshire Archaeology. 2004.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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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jul 19 2004 10:06AM

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