Monument record 10247 - ECC 6.6 Eilean Chalium Cille
Summary
Feannagan or lazybed field system
Location
| Grid reference | NB 38025 21212 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NB32SE |
| Island | Lewis |
| Parish | LOCHS, Western Isles |
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Full Description
"Situated above the northern shores of Eilean Chalium Cille, this area of cultivation consists of hand dug lazybeds of feannagan, typical of the pre-crofting field systems seen on Lewis. Overall, this field system measures ca 40 metres from north to south and 50 metres from east to west. Throughout the extent of the cultivation are a number of field clearance cairns of various shapes and sizes (6.2-6.5). These appear to respect the cultivation and be related to the preparation of those feannagan." (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2004, Archaeological Survey and Evaluation of Eilean Chalium Chille and the Putative Site of the Seaforth Head Castle (Unpublished document).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.
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- --- SWE41054 Unpublished document: Chris Burgess, Northamptonshire Archaeology. 2004.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 21 2004 1:54PM
