31888: ECC 1.5 Eilean Chalium Cille

Summary:

CAIRN (Post Medieval – 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
CLEARANCE CAIRN (Post Medieval – 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
Clearance cairn

Location:

NB 38030 20933

Full description:

"Located immediately to the east of blackhouse (1.4) the remains of this cairn measure 2 metres in diameter and stand to a maximum height of 0.5 metres. The form and location of this feature suggest that it is clearnance relating to the cultivation on the south facing slopes below to the south." (Burgess 2004, 73)

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.