Monument record 8061 - Leac Shleamhuinn

Summary

Medieval/ post medieval, Blackhouse

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Grid reference Centred NF 77847 14297 (15m by 5m)
Map sheet NF71SE
Island South Uist
Parish SOUTH UIST, Western Isles

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SU 139:
Constructed of stone wall faces with earthen cores this blackhouse is orientated from west to east and measures 12.25 x 5.9 metres. It has slightly apsoidal ends and opposing entrances at the east end of the north and south walls. No internal features were seen.
Interpretation: This house forms part of Baile K.
(Babtie Group, 1999)


Babtie Group, 2000, Eriskay Causeway Archaeological Sruvey Draft Report (Unpublished document). SWE41018.

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  • --- Unpublished document: Babtie Group. 2000. Eriskay Causeway Archaeological Sruvey Draft Report.

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Record last edited

Jun 12 2000 12:00AM

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