Monument record 8223 - Heisinish
Summary
Location
| Grid reference | NF 79850 09823 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NF70NE |
| Island | Eriskay |
| Parish | SOUTH UIST, Western Isles |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
E 264:
This large recangular building has a central dividing wall. It measures 5.6 x 9.9 metres and the height of the walls vary from 0.5 - 1.5 metres. Some parts of the wall are collapsed. There seem to be a lot of deposits within the building as the inside of the house lies substantially higher than the surrounding exterior. A possible additional structure is attached to the south wall. The site is situated quite exposed on a slight hill.
Interpretation: It seems likely that the inhabitants of this house cultivated the field E 263, lying a few metres to the east of the house. This house belongs to the group of three houses west of Heisinish.
Tessa Engelbrecht, 2000, The Archaeology of Eriskay (Bibliographic reference). SWE41025.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SWE41025 Bibliographic reference: Tessa Engelbrecht. 2000. The Archaeology of Eriskay.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jun 27 2000 12:00AM
