Monument record 10328 - ECC 33.7 Cromore, Rubha nam Fad

Summary

Blackhouse containing prefabricated shed

Location

Grid reference NB 40072 21731 (point)
Map sheet NB42SW
Island Lewis
Parish LOCHS, Western Isles

Map

Type and Period (3)

Full Description

"Situated immediately to the east of Department of Fisheries cottage (69.1) the remains of this blackhouse survive on three sides and are totally lost on the fourth (south) side. Measuring 15 x 3 metres and orientated from west to east, this structure is built of stone faced, earth cored walls and has been used to provide shelter for a prefabricated shed measuring 3 x 2 metres that has been located at the eastern ends of the earlier remains. This shed has been used for storage of peats, is constructed of corregated iron panels on a wooden frame and is likely to date to the same period as the cottage to the west (34). The surviving remains of the blackhouse have no features that would aid in the interpretation of the structure." (Burgess 2004, 113-114)


Chris Burgess, Northamptonshire Archaeology, 2004, Archaeological Survey and Evaluation of Eilean Chalium Chille and the Putative Site of the Seaforth Head Castle (Unpublished document). SWE41054.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • --- Unpublished document: Chris Burgess, Northamptonshire Archaeology. 2004. Archaeological Survey and Evaluation of Eilean Chalium Chille and the Putative Site of the Seaforth Head Castle. Loch Seaforth Head Gazeteer.

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Record last edited

Jul 28 2004 9:52AM

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