Monument record 10366 - ECC 46.4 Loch nam Bodach

Summary

Stone wall, probably fish trap

Location

Grid reference NB 40627 20700 (point)
Map sheet NB42SW
Island Lewis
Parish LOCHS, Western Isles

Map

Type and Period (2)

Full Description

"Situated on the western shore of the southern arm of Loch nam Bodach the remains of this structure run from west to east for 3 metres before they disappear below the surface of the loch. Consisting of a curving drystone groin or wall this feature, lying for the most part below the high water level, is likely to be the remains of a fish trap designed to catch fish at low tide in the southern arm of the loch. It is in a poor state of repair and as such is impossible to date." (Burgess 2004, 128-129)


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2004, Archaeological Survey and Evaluation of Eilean Chalium Chille and the Putative Site of the Seaforth Head Castle (Unpublished document).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  • --- Unpublished document: Chris Burgess, Northamptonshire Archaeology. 2004.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 2:45PM

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