31539: LSFH 18 Garadh an Tighearna – WALL?

Summary:

WALL? (Undated)
CAUSEWAY? (Early Prehistoric – 500000 BC to 4001 BC)
FISH GARTH? (Crofting – 1850 AD to 1950 AD)
Stone wall, possibly causeway or fishing stance

Location:

NB 28073 17745

Full description:

"Located on the east shore of the unnamed loch (Loch Mhor?) to the east of Loch Beag, this feature forms a wall or causeway that runs from the loch edge in a westerly direction for 7 metres into the water. At the shore side it is 7 metres wide tapering to 3 metres at the loch end. While it is possible that this feature may be a fishing stance, its relationship to the eroding edge of the loch shore (it is partially overlain by the peat build up) and the presence of a circular patch of reeds in the loch beyond its submerged end (a possible submerged MMI), suggest that this may be a causeway." (Burgess 2004, 31)

References:

Chris Burgess, Northamptonshire Archaeology. 2004. Northamptonshire Archaeology Archaeological Survey and Evaluation of Eilean Chalium Chille and the Putative Site of the Seaforth Head Castle. Part No Loch Seaforth Head Gazeteer.

Acknowledgement:

Information provided by Western Isles Council Sites & Monuments Record, January 2006.