Monument record 10361 - ECC 33.17 Cromore (26?)

Summary

Blackhouse

Location

Grid reference NB 40240 20879 (point)
Map sheet NB42SW
Island Lewis
Parish LOCHS, Western Isles

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Type and Period (4)

Full Description

"Situated on the eastern shore of Loch Cromore within the extents of Cromore croft (26?), the remains of this blackhouse are heavily overgrown. Measuring 10 x 5 metres this structure is orientated from south to north and survives largely as collapsing earthen banks, though the remains of stone faces can be seen at places around the walls. While no entrance can be seen, an internal partition clearly divides the dwelling at the southern (or uphill) end from the byre at the northern (or downhill) end of the building; this partition occurs approximately 4 metres from the southern end. This structure is of the size and form typical of late pre-crofting and early crofting blackhouses seen in the vicinity. It is likely, given its poor state of preservation, that some of the facing stone from its walls has been taken for the construction of later buildings on the croft, possibly blackhouse (33.18)." (Burgess 2004, 126-127)


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2004, Archaeological Survey and Evaluation of Eilean Chalium Chille and the Putative Site of the Seaforth Head Castle (Unpublished document).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  • --- Unpublished document: Chris Burgess, Northamptonshire Archaeology. 2004.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 30 2004 1:48PM

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