Monument record 10288 - ECC 21/19? Eilean Croix
Summary
Location
Grid reference | NB 39251 21854 (point) |
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Map sheet | NB32SE |
Island | Lewis |
Parish | LOCHS, Western Isles |
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
"The remains of this stone and turf wall can be seen eroding out of the western shore of Eilean Croix (located off the eastern end of Eilean Chalium Cille). Orientated from north to south, the remains are 15 metres long, up to 0.75 metres tall and primarily visible in the eroding face of the island shore immediately above the high water mark. This wall is situated in such a way that it lines the shore of Eilean Croix where access can be gained across a natural causeway from the headland promontory enclosure (19) at the east end of Eilean Chalium Cille. While access is only possible at low tide the wall would create an enclosure on the island at times when the causeway was open. The usage of the wall (agricultural, defensive etc) is impossible to define without further investigation, as is its relationship to the promontory enclosure at the eastern end of Eilean Chalium Cille (19). However, it does seem reasonable to surmise that at some point during its usage the wall was contemporary to those enclosing the promontory to the west. If this is the case it suggests a complex formation of enclosures (3 lines of enclosure) that, regardless of purpose, must have held considerable importance within the landscape." (Burgess 2004, 96-97)
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2004, Archaeological Survey and Evaluation of Eilean Chalium Chille and the Putative Site of the Seaforth Head Castle (Unpublished document).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- --- SWE41054 Unpublished document: Chris Burgess, Northamptonshire Archaeology. 2004.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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Record last edited
Jul 23 2004 11:26AM