Monument record 1969 - NASK, BARRA
Summary
Small blackhouse, circle of stones with opening to the north, E type shelter, 3 cultivation plots containing lazy bedding
Location
| Grid reference | NL 64600 97600 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NL69NW |
| Island | Barra |
| Parish | BARRA, Western Isles |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
NL69NW 7.30 646 976
T46. (NL 6459 9760). Small blackhouse, c. 5.5 x 4m internally, door to W. No trace of subdivisions. To E (at NL 6460 9760) is T48: rough circle of stones incorporating two large boulders, opening to the N, diameter 2m. Shelter type E. Also to N, centred at NL 6461 9764, is T47, three cultivation plots, 9x6m, 7x4m and 4x4m, revetted with stones and boulders; all contain contain lazy-bedding.
K Branigan and P Foster 1995; NMRS, MSS 595/3 and 595/6.
K. Brannigan & P. Foster, 1995, Barra: archaeological research on Ben Tangaval from the end of the Ice Age to the Crofting Commissio, 38 (Bibliographic reference). SWE33223.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SWE33223 Bibliographic reference: K. Brannigan & P. Foster. 1995. Barra: archaeological research on Ben Tangaval from the end of the Ice Age to the Crofting Commissio. 38.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jul 28 2005 2:24PM
