Summary:

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

Location:

NB 39825 21125

Full description:

"Fragmentary remains of blackhouse on Cromore croft 13. The size and form of this structure suggest that it is of the style of dwelling constructed during the late pre-crofting or the early crofting phase." (Burgess 2004, 160)

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.