Monument record 6358 - Dalbeg

Summary

Blackhouse / Farmstead

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Grid reference Centred NB 22663 45816 (56m by 54m)
Map sheet NB24NW
Island Lewis
Parish BARVAS, Western Isles

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Surrounding Land Status code - C

Grassed over ruins of several blackhouse type structures, located to the west of the loch outlet and adjacent to the later boundary wall. The Chapman / Gibbs map depicts buildings and an enclosure at this location, the 6" 1st ed Ordnance Survey sheet shows only an enclosure, while the 2nd edition & 25" OS depicts a set of roofless ruins that reflect current AP images.
KM (Arch Service CnES) 13/02/2026


Chapman, James / Gibbs, Alexander, 1807-09, Plan of [the] Island of Lewis (Cartographic materials). SWE41337.

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  • --- Cartographic materials: Chapman, James / Gibbs, Alexander. 1807-09. Plan of [the] Island of Lewis. Digital.

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Record last edited

Feb 13 2026 5:01PM

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