Monument record 14806 - Clibh, Loch Bharabhat, Aird, Uig, Lewis

Summary

Shieling, settlement, house

Location

Grid reference NB 0434 3502 (point)
Map sheet NB03NW
Island Lewis
Parish UIG, Western Isles

Map

Type and Period (3)

Full Description

139: NB 0434 3502
Blackhouse/settlement/shieling
This structure is situated on the southwest facing slopes above Loch Bharabhat and measures 7 x 4m. Two cells may be seen internally, both of which measure 3m square and are entered by doors in the south wall. The northern cell aslo has a second entrance opposing the first in the west wall. The construction is of turf and soil.
Burgess & Church 1996, 48


Christopher Burgess and Michael Church, 1996, Uig Landscape Survey: Interim Report 1 (Unpublished document). SWE41181.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • --- Unpublished document: Christopher Burgess and Michael Church. 1996. Uig Landscape Survey: Interim Report 1.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Feb 8 2008 1:04PM

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