Monument record 6014 - Gob Tais, Back

Summary

Multi-period eroding coastal site

Location

Grid reference Centred NB 49153 40462 (88m by 141m)
Map sheet NB44SE
Island Lewis
Township Back, Stornoway, Western Isles
Parish STORNOWAY, Western Isles

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Full Description

Multi-period site, including Mediaeval and Norse deposits. Walls and hearths visible, including a smithing hearth. Locally known as the site of the old village of Back. Mediaeval and Norse pottery. MML 24.6.99

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Record last edited

Jun 24 1999 12:00AM

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