Monument record 8372 - Ben Crakavaig

Summary

Medieval/ Post Medieval, Cultivation

Location

Grid reference Centred NF 78401 10096 (59m by 49m)
Map sheet NF71SE
Island Eriskay
Parish SOUTH UIST, Western Isles

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Full Description

E 419:
This area of cultivation is situated on a natural terrace directly on the shore, and just 8 metres above sea level. The feannagan run 30 metres in a north-westerly direction. The field is 35 metres wide and short grass is the surrounding vegetation.
Interpretation: This cultivation area probably belongs to the blackhouse E 416 which is situated 100 metres to the south-east.The dyke E 418 is located 10 metres to the south. It is not known whether the dyke and the cultivation are contemporary.

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Record last edited

Jul 20 2000 12:00AM

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