Monument record 10299 - ECC 26.5 Crobeag, Toa

Summary

Pre-crofting field system with clearance cairns

Location

Grid reference NB 38936 20885 (point)
Map sheet NB32SE
Island Lewis
Parish LOCHS, Western Isles

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Full Description

"The fragmentary remains of this field system are located on the south and west sides of summit of the high ground at the centre of the Toa promontory. Remains consist of a number of linear banks of indistinct course running radially away from the summit and also an uncertain number of clearance cairns of varying sizes. There are also several episodes of linear clearance suggesting that formalised ploughing cultivation may have taken place within the extents of the fields defined by the fieldwalls. This field system is difficult to define in all of its elements and will require more detailed survey to ensure that it is completely recorded. It covers an area of approximately 100 x 80 metres and broadly faces to the south and the west." (Burgess 2004, 103)


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2004, Archaeological Survey and Evaluation of Eilean Chalium Chille and the Putative Site of the Seaforth Head Castle (Unpublished document).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  • --- Unpublished document: Chris Burgess, Northamptonshire Archaeology. 2004.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 3:26PM

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