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ECC 33.38 Cromore (5) - BLACK HOUSE (Post Medieval to Crofting - 1540 AD to 1950 AD)

ECC 33.38 Cromore (5) - BLACK HOUSE (Post Medieval to Crofting - 1540 AD to 1950 AD)

Summary:

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

Location:

NB 40066 21133

Full description:

"Remains of large blackhouse on Cromore croft 5. Possibly a pre-crofting structure that has seen extensive re-use through the crofting phase." (Burgess 2004, 157)

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 33.38 Cromore (5) - 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: MWE144919
Grid Ref Northing: 921133
Grid Ref Easting: 140066
Record Maintained By: CEP
Subject Id: 32098