Monument record 6555 - 8 Geshader

Summary

Remains of two blackhouses, one pre and the other post-Clearance

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Grid reference NB 11809 31865 (point)
Map sheet NB13SW
Island Lewis
Township Geisiadar, Uig, Western Isles
Parish UIG, Western Isles

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The remains of two black houses are visible on this croft. The easternmost is visible on the 1854 1st edition Ordnance Survey map, and may be assumed to pre-date the Clearance of Geisiadar. The westernmost dates to its recrofting. MML 20.7.99

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Jul 21 1999 12:00AM

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