Monument record 10396 - ECC 42.9 Torastay

Summary

Pre-crofting feannagan or lazybed field system with clearance cairns

Location

Grid reference NB 38720 20010 (point)
Map sheet NB32SE
Island Lewis
Parish LOCHS, Western Isles

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Type and Period (3)

Full Description

"Situated around the north, west and eastern slopes of Cnocan Biorach the remains of this field system consist of feannagan cultivation interspersed with episodes of linear and cairn clearance. The cultivation is bounded in the north byt the shore of Loch Erisort, the east by Tob na Muilne, in the south by dyke (54.3) and continues in the west as field system (42.6). Its southern extent has not been defined. This field system is typical of pre-crofting cultivation in the general area, the best examples of which can be seen to the east of the township of Cromore (42.1, 42.3 etc)." (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2004, Archaeological Survey and Evaluation of Eilean Chalium Chille and the Putative Site of the Seaforth Head Castle (Unpublished document).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)

  • --- Unpublished document: Chris Burgess, Northamptonshire Archaeology. 2004.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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Record last edited

Aug 3 2004 10:28AM

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