Monument record MWE157615 - Ishlivig
Summary
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NA 9900 2782 (111m by 80m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NA92NE |
| Island | Lewis |
| Parish | UIG, Western Isles |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Pre-clearance settlement depicted in the Chapman /Gibbs map, as a small cluster of structures; annotated 'Islawick'. Current AP's show site is still visible, comprising of ruined structures and probably later enclosures.
KM (Arch Service CnES) 10/03/2026
The site comprises of two large drystone enclosures with a raised revetted platform 'garden ' and possible earlier building, between the two. A ruined blackhouse (with later modifications) is located to the east. The mill on the otherside of the stream and the blackhouse are depicted as roofed on the 6" 1st ed Ordnance Survey sheet (1854)
KM 14/03/2026
Chapman, James / Gibbs, Alexander, 1807-09, Plan of [the] Island of Lewis (Cartographic materials). SWE41337.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SWE41337 Cartographic materials: Chapman, James / Gibbs, Alexander. 1807-09. Plan of [the] Island of Lewis. Digital.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Mar 19 2026 11:04AM