Monument record 10527 - ECC 42.15 Loch Beag an Tanga, Loch na Muilne

Summary

Stone and turf wall

Location

Grid reference NB 38581 19416 (point)
Map sheet NB31NE
Island Lewis
Parish LOCHS, Western Isles

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Type and Period (3)

Full Description

"Running from west to east for 205 metres this stone and turf dyke links Loch Beag an Tanga to Loch na Muilne. Crossing the high ground between the two lochs there is a possible gate in its line at the highest point, and built against its north side at this location is the remains of a small stone enclosure (42.14). This wall forms a series of such features that seem to divide the rough grazing in the vicinity into management units. These walls have not been maintained for some time and may date back to before the crofting regime was instituted." (Burgess 2004, 163)


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2004, Archaeological Survey and Evaluation of Eilean Chalium Chille and the Putative Site of the Seaforth Head Castle (Unpublished document).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  • --- Unpublished document: Chris Burgess, Northamptonshire Archaeology. 2004.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 5 2004 2:12PM

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