Monument record MWE157580 - Howmore

Summary

Blackhouse

Location

Grid reference Centred NF 7578 3627 (17m by 20m)
Map sheet NF73NE
Island South Uist
Parish SOUTH UIST, Western Isles

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This appears to be the remains of a blackhouse depicted on Balds 1805 map. It was incorparated into a later farmstead shown on the 6" 1st ed Ordnance Survey sheet. Currently survives with later modification to north, southern half comprises of low grassed over banks.
KM (Arch Service) 21/11/2025


William Bald, 1805, Plan of the Island of South Uist (Cartographic materials). SWE41242.

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  • --- Cartographic materials: William Bald. 1805. Plan of the Island of South Uist. Digital.

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  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Nov 21 2025 3:54PM

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