Building record MWE157641 - Newton

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Blackhouses

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Grid reference	Centred NF 8893 7718 (60m by 59m)
Map sheet	NF87NE
Island	North Uist
Parish	NORTH UIST, Western Isles

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BLACK HOUSE (Post Medieval to Crofting - 1540 AD to 1950 AD)

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Three blackhouse type structures with associated smaller structures to NE & SW in a linear arrangement, orientated NE/SW. Identified on the 6" 1st ed Ordnance Survey sheet (1878) as roofed. Built following the earlier settlement clearance in the area; probable association with Newton House & farm?
KM (Arch Service)14/05/2026

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May 14 2026 2:24PM

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