Monument record 10246 - ECC 6.5 Eilean Chalium Cille

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Clearance cairn

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Grid reference NB 38018 21159 (point)
Map sheet NB32SE
Island Lewis
Parish LOCHS, Western Isles

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"Situated above the north shores of Eilean Chalium Cille, this clearance cairn measures 10 x 1 metres and is orientated from north to south. It forms part of a group of pre-crofting clearance cairns (6) relating to the feannagan cultivation in the vicinity (6.6)". (Burgess 2004, 77)


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2004, Archaeological Survey and Evaluation of Eilean Chalium Chille and the Putative Site of the Seaforth Head Castle (Unpublished document).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.

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  • --- Unpublished document: Chris Burgess, Northamptonshire Archaeology. 2004.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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Record last edited

Jul 21 2004 11:57AM

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