31963: ECC 28.3 Crobeag – BLACK HOUSE (Post Medieval – 1540 AD to 1900 AD)

Summary:

BLACK HOUSE (Post Medieval – 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
Blackhouse of uncertain use

Location:

NB 39761 21490

Full description:

"Situated on the southern shore of Loch Erisort, on the western side of the bay at Cromore, the fragmentary remains of this blackhouse measure 8 x 4 metres and are orientated from south-west to north-east. The remains stand no more than 0.25 metres above the current ground surface and appear to have been heavily robbed as little tumbled stone can be seen in the area. There are no internal features, partitions or entrances that might aid in the interpretation of the use of this structure." (Burgess 2004, 105)

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.