Monument record 10342 - ECC 33.15 Cromore (25)

Summary

Blackhouse, probably used as a barn

Location

Grid reference NB 40263 21122 (point)
Map sheet NB42SW
Island Lewis
Parish LOCHS, Western Isles

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Type and Period (2)

Full Description

"Situated immediately to the north of blackhouse (33.14) the remains of this structure are constructed of stone with an earthen core. Measuring 6 x 3 metres and orientated from north to south, this building has as single entrance 1 metre wide located 2 metres from the north end of the eastern wall. This structure is likely to be the barn associated with house (33.14) and dates the two structures to the crofting period when blackhouses in the Lochs area tended to be constructed with a separate barn located beyond one end of the house. While this barn is located to one side this is purely a function of the lack of space in the vicinity of the ends of the house." (Burgess 2004, 120)


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2004, Archaeological Survey and Evaluation of Eilean Chalium Chille and the Putative Site of the Seaforth Head Castle (Unpublished document).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  • --- Unpublished document: Chris Burgess, Northamptonshire Archaeology. 2004.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 1:40PM

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