Building record MWE150112 - Calanais

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Blackhouse

Location

Grid reference NB 2133 3360 (point)
Map sheet NB23SW
Island Lewis
Parish UIG, Western Isles

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Ruined blackhouse with double entrance, internal stone dividing wall, small outshot and square stone enclosure to rear. Ruined structure shows evidence of modification over time in the form of later fire place and external electrical connection at front door.
Depicted on the 6" 2nd ed OS map sheet (1895).

K.Murphy(Cnes Archaeology Service) September 2020

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Record last edited

Oct 26 2020 3:39PM

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