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8 Geshader - BLACK HOUSE (Pre Clearance - 1266 AD to 1860 AD), HOUSE (Crofting - 1850 AD to 1950 AD)

8 Geshader - BLACK HOUSE (Pre Clearance - 1266 AD to 1860 AD), HOUSE (Crofting - 1850 AD to 1950 AD)

Summary:

BLACK HOUSE (Pre Clearance - 1266 AD to 1860 AD)
HOUSE (Crofting - 1850 AD to 1950 AD)
Remains of two blackhouses, one pre and the other post-Clearance

Location:

NB 11809 31865

Full description:

The remains of two black houses are visible on this croft. The easternmost is visible on the 1854 1st edition Ordnance Survey map, and may be assumed to pre-date the Clearance of Geisiadar. The westernmost dates to its recrofting. MML 20.7.99

Acknowledgement:

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

Title: 8 Geshader - BLACK HOUSE (Pre Clearance - 1266 AD to 1860 AD), HOUSE (Crofting - 1850 AD to 1950 AD)
Record Type: Historical/ Archaeological Sites
Type: House
Period: Crofting (1850-1950 AD)
SMR Record ID: MWE140688
Grid Ref Northing: 931867
Grid Ref Easting: 111760
Record Maintained By: CEU
Subject Id: 32849