32008: ECC 42.4 Eilean Orasaidh – FIELD SYSTEM (Post Medieval – 1540 AD to 1900 AD)

Summary:

FIELD SYSTEM (Post Medieval – 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
Feannagan or lazybed field system

Location:

NB 4137 2137

Full description:

"The remains of an extensive system of feannagan lazybeds (hand dug, sinuous, cultivation beds) cover the western sides of Eilean Orasaidh. Situated mostly in the valleys between the higher ground these remains are likely to date to the post-medieval/pre-crofting period." (Burgess 2004, 124)

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.