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ECC 33.30 Cromore (19/20?) - BLACK HOUSE (Post Medieval to Crofting - 1540 AD to 1950 AD)

ECC 33.30 Cromore (19/20?) - BLACK HOUSE (Post Medieval to Crofting - 1540 AD to 1950 AD)

Summary:

BLACK HOUSE (Post Medieval to Crofting - 1540 AD to 1950 AD)
Blackhouse structure

Location:

NB 40054 21397

Full description:

"Remains of blackhouse structure on land between Cromore croft 20 and croft 19. Possibly a barn, though its size may also suggest an early crofting dwelling." (Burgess 2004, 155)

References:

Chris Burgess, Northamptonshire Archaeology. 2004. Northamptonshire Archaeology Archaeological Survey and Evaluation of Eilean Chalium Chille and the Putative Site of the Seaforth Head Castle. Part No Loch Seaforth Head Gazeteer.

Acknowledgement:

Information provided by Western Isles Council Sites & Monuments Record, January 2006.

 

Title: ECC 33.30 Cromore (19/20?) - BLACK HOUSE (Post Medieval to Crofting - 1540 AD to 1950 AD)
Record Type: Historical/ Archaeological Sites
Type: Black House
Period: Crofting (1850-1950 AD)
SMR Record ID: MWE144901
Grid Ref Northing: 921397
Grid Ref Easting: 140054
Record Maintained By: CEP
Subject Id: 31875