31581: LSFH 26.2 Loch Seaforth Head – FIELD BOUNDARY; DYKE

Summary:

FIELD BOUNDARY (Post Medieval – 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
WALL (Post Medieval – 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
DYKE (Post Medieval – 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
Stone wall

Location:

NB 28078 16615

Full description:

"Running from north to south for 36 metres this stone wall terminates on the north shore of Loch Seaforth Head. At its northern end two walls seem to run away from it at 90 degrees for 3 metres to the east creating a small enclosure on its eastern side. This wall is likely to be part of the formation of infields and stack yards relating to the crofting settlement on the north side of the loch." (Burgess 2004, 54)

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.