Monument record 8311 - Abhainn Dubh

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Medieval/ Post Medieval, Cultivation

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Grid reference Centred NF 79973 11757 (14m by 13m)
Map sheet NF71SE
Island Eriskay
Parish SOUTH UIST, Western Isles

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E 359:
These cultivation marks are situated on the easterly side of Abhainn Dubh, 20 metres to the north-east from E 358. This area measures 15 x 15 metres, the feannagan are running in a west south-westerly direction. The area is now being used as cow grazing area.
Interpretation: Away from any house, this field must have been laid out there because of the fertile soil.

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Jul 11 2000 12:00AM

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