Building record 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.

Location

Grid reference Centred NG 58670 28065 (9m by 8m)
Map sheet NG52NE
Geographical Area SKYE AND LOCHALSH
Operational Area ROSS SKYE AND LOCHABER

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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)

  • <1> Image/Photograph(s): Brown, J. 08/2008. Photographs of Blackhouse, Skye. Colour. . Digital.
  • <2> Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1877. Ordnance Survey 1st edition 25 inch map: Skye. Digital.

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Record last edited

Oct 13 2014 10:23AM

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