Monument record 3696 - AIRIGH CHUL NA CREIGE, LEWIS
Summary
Shieling shown on 1st ed. OS map 1854
Location
| Grid reference | NB 26630 18950 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NB21NE |
| Island | Lewis |
| Township | Seaforth Head, Lochs, Lewis |
| Parish | LOCHS, Western Isles |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
NB21NE 8 2663 1895
What may be eight roofed shieling-huts, one of which lies approximately 160m to the SE, are depicted on the 1st edition of the OS 6-inch map (Ross-shire, Island of Lewis 1854, sheet 37). Five black dots which may indicate the location of buildings are shown on the current edition of the OS 1:10000 map (1974).
Information from RCAHMS (SAH) 9 July 1997
Eight roofed shieling-huts, depicted on 1st edition OS: overlay of OS 1st edition and modern maps suggests all lie to N of modern estate road.
Lowe 2004, 17
Dr Christopher Lowe, 2004, Muaitheabhal Windfarm, Eisgein Estate, Lewis: archaeological survey report (Unpublished document). SWE41063.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SWE41063 Unpublished document: Dr Christopher Lowe. 2004. Muaitheabhal Windfarm, Eisgein Estate, Lewis: archaeological survey report.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jul 28 2005 2:24PM
