Monument record 10297 - ECC 26.4 Crobeag, Toa

Summary

Stack yard enclosure

Location

Grid reference NB 38909 20962 (point)
Map sheet NB32SE
Island Lewis
Parish LOCHS, Western Isles

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Type and Period (2)

Full Description

"Situated on a natural plateau above blackhouse (26.1) the remains of this enclosure measure 12 x 8 metres and are orientated from south-west to north-east. The north-west and north-east walls are clearly visible, formed of turf with stone facing and standing to a maximum height of 0.5 metres. The south-east face of this enclosure is a sharp scarp more than a metre in height immediately to the south-west of the blackhouse (26.1) and the south-west of this structure is open. Situated close to blackhouse (26.1) the size, form and location of this enclosure suggest that it is a stack or kale yard. A building appears to have been built into the north-western corner of this enclosure (26.3). This secondary structure is likely to be a corn-drying kiln." (Burgess 2004, 102)


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2004, Archaeological Survey and Evaluation of Eilean Chalium Chille and the Putative Site of the Seaforth Head Castle (Unpublished document).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  • --- Unpublished document: Chris Burgess, Northamptonshire Archaeology. 2004.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 3:07PM

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