Monument record 10236 - ECC 4 Eilean Chalium Cille

Summary

Enclosure of uncertain purpose, possibly sheiling or bothie

Location

Grid reference NB 37971 20893 (point)
Map sheet NB32SE
Island Lewis
Parish LOCHS, Western Isles

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Type and Period (5)

Full Description

"Located ca 15 metres to the west of enclosure (3) the remains of this structure survives as a stone and turf wall. Rectangular in form this structure measures 3 x 4 metres. The remains of an entrance may be seen in the west wall. An additional curving wall runs from the structure's south-west corner in a westerly direction for 3 metres. This wall gives the overall structure a boat-shaped form, but is actually likely to represent a shelter built to protect the entrance to the main structure. The form and size of this structure suggests that it might be a sheiling or a bothie. The location (tucked against a rock outcrop) and the shelter around the entrance suggest that this bothie may have been used for industrial purposes such as metal working (smithing), illicit stilling or both." (Burgess 2004, 74-75)


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2004, Archaeological Survey and Evaluation of Eilean Chalium Chille and the Putative Site of the Seaforth Head Castle (Unpublished document).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  • --- Unpublished document: Chris Burgess, Northamptonshire Archaeology. 2004.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 21 2004 10:32AM

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