Monument record 10231 - ECC 2.3 Eilean Chalium Cille

Summary

Cairn

Location

Grid reference NB 38032 20933 (point)
Map sheet NB32SE
Island Lewis
Parish LOCHS, Western Isles

Map

Type and Period (2)

Full Description

"Situated on the south-western side of Eilean Chalium Cille, at the top of the crest of the south facing slopes that run down to the shore of the island, the remains of this cairn survive as a low grassy mound measuring approximately 2 x 3 metres and standing to no more than 0.25 metres high. No stone can be seen on the surface, either around the feature's circumference or in its interior, so form and function cannot be clearly defined. Location, size and preservation suggest that it may be prehistoric in origin, perhaps belonging to the ritual landscape formed by kerbed cairns (2.1, 2.2, 2.4 etc) and standing stone (2.13)." (Burgess 2004, 73)


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2004, Archaeological Survey and Evaluation of Eilean Chalium Chille and the Putative Site of the Seaforth Head Castle (Unpublished document).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  • --- Unpublished document: Chris Burgess, Northamptonshire Archaeology. 2004.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 20 2004 3:44PM

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