Monument record 13257 - LEWIS, TIGH THAISHADER
Summary
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NB 4599 3972 (114m by 114m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NB43NE |
| Island | Lewis |
| Parish | STORNOWAY, Western Isles |
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Full Description
NB43NE 8 4600 3973
What may be two unroofed shieling-huts are depicted on the 1st edition of the OS 6-inch map (Island of Lewis, Ross-shire 1852, sheet 14). This site lies within the head-dyke system associated with the township NB43NE 16.
One unroofed building which may be a shieling-hut is shown on the current edition of the OS 1:10000 map (1988).
Information from RCAHMS (AKK) 27 June 1997.
REPORT DATE: 13/02/2002
This appears to be a farmstead that sits in the middle of a field system, which extends beyond the modern fence boundaries. It comprising of unsual looking lazybeds with with two ruined structures and a wall feature running from them toward the west. Visible on current AP's, a site visit would be beneficial.
KM (Arch Service CnES) 31/01/2025
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Record last edited
Jan 31 2025 9:47AM
