Monument record 13873 - Claddach Kirkibost, North Uist

Summary

Robbed black house

Location

Grid reference NF 78563 65131 (point)
Map sheet NF76NE
Island North Uist
Parish NORTH UIST, Western Isles

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

nf7856365131
Embedded remains of rectangular structure, north-south aligned, approx 6.5m long by 3.5m wide internally. One upstanding boulder on east side is 1m long and 1m high. The south end suggests the structure may have been of standard blackhouse construction, but much robbed. A pile of boulders lie to the east( smr 12634). Part of the township of Claddach Kirkibost. Shown on 1881 map next to a pier.
Knott 2001, 10


Carol Knott, 2001, Clachan-a-Luib to Balranalt, North Uist: an archaeological survey carried out for Scottish & Southern Electricity PLC (Unpublished document). SWE41113.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • --- Unpublished document: Carol Knott. 2001. Clachan-a-Luib to Balranalt, North Uist: an archaeological survey carried out for Scottish & Southern Electricity PLC.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Jan 30 2007 3:47PM

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