Monument record 10206 - LSFH 39.4 Seaforth Head
Summary
Location
Grid reference | NB 29125 16367 (point) |
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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 this stone and turf wall runs for 15 metres forming a defence against erosion of the shore immediately in front of structures 39.1, 39.2 and 39.3, thought to be buildings relating to marine industry in the area. This wall is constructed primarily of stone of the shore side and reinforced with a stone and turf bank above." "Situated on the north shore of Loch Seaforth Head, near its eastern end, the remains of this industry consist of 3 strucutres grouped closely together in the shore, all of which are unusual in shape and form and seem to have no relationship to a blackhouse settlement (39.1, 39.2, 39.3). In addition to this a stone dyke or dam (39.5) crosses the end of the loch forming a fish trap or lobsterwall, designed to gather fish or store trapped shellfish. It is likely that this group represents the remains of a fish processing industry." (Burgess 2004, 64-65 and 69-70)
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2004, Archaeological Survey and Evaluation of Eilean Chalium Chille and the Putative Site of the Seaforth Head Castle (Unpublished document).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)
- --- SWE41054 Unpublished document: Chris Burgess, Northamptonshire Archaeology. 2004.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 2:06PM