Monument record 10196 - LSFH 26.6 Caol Cumhang

Summary

Stone wall or pier

Location

Grid reference NB 28846 16376 (point)
Map sheet NB21NE
Island Lewis
Parish LOCHS, Western Isles

Map

Type and Period (4)

Full Description

"Situated on the north shore of Loch Seaforth Head, this dyke runs for 50 metres from north to south across the shore and beach. Constructed entirely of stone it is up to 2 metres wide and stands up to 1.5 metres high. More than half its length lies below the high water mark and an unknown length is also submerged at low tide. This structure appears to be a land boundary, possibly marking the eastern end of the crofts at this point on the shore of Loch Seaforth Head. It is possible that this structure also performed the function of a pier." (Burgess 2004, 61-62)


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2004, Archaeological Survey and Evaluation of Eilean Chalium Chille and the Putative Site of the Seaforth Head Castle (Unpublished document).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  • --- Unpublished document: Chris Burgess, Northamptonshire Archaeology. 2004.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 10:59AM

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