Monument record MWE149979 - Creag an Eilein

Summary

Blackhouse type structure (Drystone and turf construction)

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Grid reference NF 8377 1422 (point)
Map sheet NF81SW
Island South Uist
Parish SOUTH UIST, Western Isles

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Sub rectangular drystone structure located on outcropping ridge of natural rock. This building comprises of meduim sized stones with straight walls and curving gable ends. It has a height of approx 0.4m and is likely that the original structure was mostly 0f turf construction. There is extensive cultivation ridging evidence around this location.

K.Murphy(Archaeologist CnES) 23/02/2017

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Apr 8 2024 9:19AM

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