Monument record 10535 - ECC 2.18 Torastay

Summary

Chambered cairn

Location

Grid reference NB 38872 19761 (point)
Map sheet NB31NE
Island Lewis
Parish LOCHS, Western Isles

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Type and Period (2)

Full Description

"Situated on the eastern side of River Torastay where it issues into Tob na Muilne the remains of this chambered cairn measure 5 x 2 metres and are truncated on their south side by the modern road leading west to Torastay. Originally measuring 5 metres in diameter, this cairn has a stone chamber at its centre that measures 2 x 1 metres and is orientated from north to south. This is chamber is formed of stone slabs or orthostats on its north, east and south sides. The stones that originally formed the western side have been removed or have collapsed and are no longer visible. This chambered cairn is similar in form and nature to that which may be seen at the centre of the Calanais Stone Circle, constructed within the centre of the circle that forms the heart of the stone setting." (Burgess 2004, 165)


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2004, Archaeological Survey and Evaluation of Eilean Chalium Chille and the Putative Site of the Seaforth Head Castle (Unpublished document).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  • --- Unpublished document: Chris Burgess, Northamptonshire Archaeology. 2004.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 3:08PM

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