Monument record MWE150001 - SIDHEAN CLEITE THOG, LEWIS

Summary

Corn Drying Kiln

Location

Grid reference NB 1383 2545 (point)
Map sheet NB12NW
Island Lewis
Parish UIG, Western Isles

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Full Description

Sub rectangular drystone corn drying kiln, located next to a natural rock outcrop and approx, 100m to the south of the 18th century ruins and Scheduled area. Although ruined a possible entrance is disearnible along the north elevation. The horizonal flue is clearly visible running along into the drying chamber (also extant). Dimension approx 5x7m.
This is a really nice example of a drying kiln with all the key features easily discernible.

K.Murphy (Archaeologist CnES) 08/01/2020

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Record last edited

Jan 21 2020 4:02PM

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