32127: ECC 33.47 Cromore (13) – 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 39817 21128

Full description:

"Fragmentary remains of a blackhouse on Cromore croft 13. A second smaller structure to the north may represent a barn or a later blackhouse (33.48). The remains of this structure are of a size more generally associated with pre-crofting blackhouses in the area. This house may have seen use/re-use into the crofting period." (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.