Monument record 10394 - ECC 56.5 Torastay
Summary
Location
Grid reference | NB 38810 19950 (point) |
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Map sheet | NB31NE |
Island | Lewis |
Parish | LOCHS, Western Isles |
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
"Situated on the eastern slopes of Cnocan Biorach, immeidately to the north of the current croft house at Torastay (69.16) are the fragmentary remains of a blackhouse structure surviving primarily as an earthen core with limited stones remaining at the wall faces. Measuring 3 x 3 metres the form and function of this structure are unclear. It may represent the remains of a barn or a corn drying kiln, or equally could be the partial remains of a larger house." (Burgess 2004, 141)
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2004, Archaeological Survey and Evaluation of Eilean Chalium Chille and the Putative Site of the Seaforth Head Castle (Unpublished document).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- --- SWE41054 Unpublished document: Chris Burgess, Northamptonshire Archaeology. 2004.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.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Aug 3 2004 10:14AM