Monument record 10351 - ECC 45.2 Cnoc an Breach, Loch Dubh

Summary

Drystone enclosure, possibly day shelter

Location

Grid reference NB 40698 21612 (point)
Map sheet NB42SW
Island Lewis
Parish LOCHS, Western Isles

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Type and Period (2)

Full Description

"Situated on a platform at the foot of the cliffs on the west side of Cnoc an Breach, to the north of Loch Dubh, the remains of this enclosure measure 3 x 3 metres and are open to the north. Subcircular in form the remains of this structure consist of drystone walls standing to a height of 1.2 metres built against several large erratics or boulders to the south side. The structure seems to small and poorly built to have had a roof, but form and location suggests that this may be a day shelter." (Burgess 2004, 123)


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2004, Archaeological Survey and Evaluation of Eilean Chalium Chille and the Putative Site of the Seaforth Head Castle (Unpublished document).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  • --- Unpublished document: Chris Burgess, Northamptonshire Archaeology. 2004.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

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jul 30 2004 10:53AM

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