31998: ECC 41 Loch nam Bodach – WALL (Undated), JETTY? (Undated), FISH GARTH? (Undated)

Summary:

WALL (Undated)
JETTY? (Undated)
FISH GARTH? (Undated)
Stone wall, possibly jetty or fishing stance

Location:

NB 40589 21168

Full description:

"Situated on the north-western shore of Loch nam Bodach the remains of this wall run for 9 metres from west to east before turning south and running out into the loch for a further 3 metres. They are constructed entirely of stone, but terminate by a wooden post that might provide an aid for a person boarding a boat or for mooring a boat to a jetty." (Burgess 2004, 120-121)

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.