MHG53620 - Harbour Blackhouse, Dunan, Skye

Summary

A traditional blackhouse, built into a slight incline at Dunan, Skye. The precise age of the building is not known, but it is shown on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map.

Type and Period (1)

  • BLACKHOUSE (Unknown date)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

Photographs of this blackhouse were submitted to the HER. This shows the blackhouse set in close proximity to the shore. It survives to eaves-height but is unroofed. It is built into a slight incline. <1>

Shown on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map for this area. <2>

Sources/Archives (2)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred NG 5867 2806 (9m by 8m) (2 map features)
Map sheet NG52NE
Geographical Area SKYE AND LOCHALSH

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