Monument record 8365 - Acairseid

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Post Medieval, House

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Grid reference NF 78718 09805 (point)
Map sheet NF70NE
Island Eriskay
Parish SOUTH UIST, Western Isles

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E 412:
This house is situated 30 metres east of blackhouse E 411 in the same small valley. It measures 6.7 x 5.3 metres and is orientated from west to east. An entrance is located in the centre of the southern long wall. The walls stand up to 1.3 metres high.
Interpretation: This house most likely belongs to the blackhouse E 411. It was probably used as a storage room or a shelter for animals during the winter.

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Jul 19 2000 12:00AM

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