Monument record 10371 - ECC 8.7 Loch nam Bodach

Summary

Cairn

Location

Grid reference NB 40570 20881 (point)
Map sheet NB42SW
Island Lewis
Parish LOCHS, Western Isles

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Type and Period (3)

Full Description

"Situated on the east facing slopes above the western shore of Loch nam Bodach this cairn sits amongst a field system (42.5) and at first sight may be interpreted as clearance. Its form suggests, however, that it is in fact a navigation cairn, principally because its height (1.4 metres) is greater than its diameter (1.3 metres). Its location is unusual for navigation, in that it is not positioned on top of a hill, but this may relate to a specific sight line from one of the tidal waterways and lochs to the east." (Burgess 2004, 131)


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2004, Archaeological Survey and Evaluation of Eilean Chalium Chille and the Putative Site of the Seaforth Head Castle (Unpublished document).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  • --- Unpublished document: Chris Burgess, Northamptonshire Archaeology. 2004.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

Aug 2 2004 1:53PM

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