Monument record 14663 - Gearrannan, Carloway, Lewis
Summary
Croft house
Location
| Grid reference | NB 19754 43708 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NB14SE |
| Island | Lewis |
| Parish | UIG, Western Isles |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
146
NB 1975 4370 31 m OD
Croft house
Sat on a natural mound, this dwelling is built of partially reused stone. Measuring 5 m by 14.5 m this structure survives as masonry gable ends. The walls which were prefabricated in wood have been reused to build the loom shed that houses John MacGregors loom. This dwelling house had a fireplace in either gable and was probably had two rooms with access by a central corridor.
Field walking on 4/7/94
Burgess 1995, 69
Christopher Burgess, 1995, Garenin Landscape Survey: interim report 1a 1994-1995 (Unpublished document). SWE41175.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SWE41175 Unpublished document: Christopher Burgess. 1995. Garenin Landscape Survey: interim report 1a 1994-1995.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jan 16 2008 3:04PM
