Monument record 8356 - Ben Crakavaig

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Medieval/ Crofting, Enclosure

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Grid reference NF 78971 10008 (point)
Map sheet NF71SE
Island Eriskay
Parish SOUTH UIST, Western Isles

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E 403:
This enclosure is situated on a faint slope 20 metres south of the blackhouse E 401 and lower than the blackhouse. It measures 25 x 33.5 metres and the walls stand just 60 - 70 cm high and are nearly completely turfed over, although some stones of the wall are still visible. The surrounding vegetation in long grass.
Interpretation: This enclosure was probably used by the inhabitants of blackhouse E 401 for stock management or other unknown purposes.

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Jul 18 2000 12:00AM

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