32010: ECC 47 Cromore – CHAPEL (Crofting – 1850 AD to 1950 AD)

Summary:

CHAPEL (Crofting – 1850 AD to 1950 AD)
Crofting period meeting house or chapel

Location:

NB 40004 20729

Full description:

"Meeting house or chapel located at the neck of a promontory that projects from the west shore of Loch Cromore. Measuring 25 x 6.5 metres this building is orientated from north to south. This suggests that it was originally constructed for another purpose, perhaps as a dwelling, as it is not facing towards the east. The dwelling located to the west (71.5) is known as the ‘Mission House’ and is/was presumably the abode of the local Minister. The remains of a blackhouse (33.16) can be seen immediately to the south of this chapel." (Burgess 2004, 125)

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.