Monument record 10178 - LSFH 26.14 Sideval

Summary

Remains of stone structure, possibly loom shed, bothie or stock enclosure

Location

Grid reference NB 27882 16636 (point)
Map sheet NB21NE
Island Lewis
Parish LOCHS, Western Isles

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Type and Period (4)

Full Description

"Situated near the head dyke, at the north end of the crofts overlooking the north shore of Loch Seaforth Head, the remains of this drystone structure measure 4 x 2.5 metres and are orientated from west to east. Much of the interior is filled with tumble, likely to have come from the sructure's south and east walls, leaving no internal features discernible. A possible entrance can be seen at the south end of the east wall, though this again is largely obscured by tumble. This structure may be the remains of a loom or storage shed, a bothie, or may have been an enclosure used for stock management." (Burgess 2004, 54)


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2004, Archaeological Survey and Evaluation of Eilean Chalium Chille and the Putative Site of the Seaforth Head Castle (Unpublished document).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  • --- Unpublished document: Chris Burgess, Northamptonshire Archaeology. 2004.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

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jul 15 2004 3:39PM

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