Monument record 10388 - ECC 55.2 Torastay
Summary
Location
Grid reference | NB 38750 20010 (point) |
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Map sheet | NB32SE |
Island | Lewis |
Parish | LOCHS, Western Isles |
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Full Description
"Located in a low valley on the eastern slopes of Cnocan Biorach, the rumbled remains of this enclosure are constructed against the south-western face of blackhouse (56.2/57.2). Measuring 10 x 8 metres and standing to a maximum height of 1.5 metres the remains of this enclosure are orientated from north-west to south-east and are constructed of turf with stone faces. The date of construction of this enclosure is unclear, as is its purpose, as it may have served as a stack or kale yard, or as a vegetable garden similar to that seen to the east (55.1). No entrance could be defined." (Burgess 2004, 136-137)
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2004, Archaeological Survey and Evaluation of Eilean Chalium Chille and the Putative Site of the Seaforth Head Castle (Unpublished document).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)
- --- SWE41054 Unpublished document: Chris Burgess, Northamptonshire Archaeology. 2004.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 4:46PM