Monument record MWE150351 - Leverburgh

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Fish Processing Site

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Grid reference NG 0149 8644 (point)
Map sheet NG08NW
Island Harris
Parish HARRIS, Western Isles

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Between 1920 -1925 a fish processing factory was developed on and around this site. It comprised of accomadation blocks, curing sheds, smoke houses as well as stores , garages and a refrigeration building. The complex was served by stone and wooden piers in the bay. Operations ceased following the death of Lord Leverhulme in 1925.


Archas Cultural Heritage, 2022, Leverburgh Housing Development (Unpublished document). SWE41319.

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  • --- Unpublished document: Archas Cultural Heritage. 2022. Leverburgh Housing Development.

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Record last edited

Apr 18 2023 11:48AM

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