Monument record 10278 - ECC 2.14 Eilean Chalium Cille

Summary

Kerbed cairn

Location

Grid reference NB 38909 21242 (point)
Map sheet NB32SE
Island Lewis
Parish LOCHS, Western Isles

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Type and Period (2)

Full Description

"Situated just below the summit of an unnamed knoll above the southern shores of Eilean Chalium Cille, on its south facing slopes, the remains of this cairn measure 2.5 x 2.5 metres and stand to a maximum height of 0.5 metres. Situated on a prominent knoll on the hill slope, much of the extent of this cairn has become covered with turf. While much of the bulk of the stone has been removed from the interior of this structure, the remains of a kerb are still visible at the outer extents of its circumference. This cairn is similar in form to many of the other kerbed cairns located across the southern slopes of Eilean Chalium Cille, both in size and form." (Burgess 2004, 92)


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2004, Archaeological Survey and Evaluation of Eilean Chalium Chille and the Putative Site of the Seaforth Head Castle (Unpublished document).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  • --- Unpublished document: Chris Burgess, Northamptonshire Archaeology. 2004.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

Jul 23 2004 9:37AM

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