Monument record 1278 - VACCASAY, FISHERY AND MAGAZINE
Summary
Centred on NF 97 74, fisheries store
Location
| Grid reference | NF 97678 74535 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NF97SE |
| Island | North Uist |
| Parish | NORTH UIST, Western Isles |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
NF97SE 7 centred 97 74.
The foundations of a house built by the English 'for a magazine to keep their casks, salt, etc' for a fishery in the time of Charles I, was still to be seen (c.1695) on the island of Vacksay (Vaccasay) in Loch Maddy.
M Martin 1934.
This building could not be located. No further information.
Visited by OS (E G C) 4 July 1965.
Martin Martin, 1695a, A Description of the Western Islands of Scotland c. 1695, 56 (Bibliographic reference). SWE5082.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SWE5082 Bibliographic reference: Martin Martin. 1695a. A Description of the Western Islands of Scotland c. 1695. 4th. 56.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jul 28 2005 2:24PM
