Weaver's Cottage at Liceasto, Harris

This ruined cottage stands overlooking Loch Stockinish.

The large height of the windows, running from floor to eaves,

suggests that it was designed built for weaving.

Liceasto was home to 6 families in 1861 and 8 in 1891.

In each of these years there were two household with Weavers:

1861 2 of the 6 households (15 of 30 people)

Margaret Martin, 34, Wool Handloom Weaver, Wife

John Martin, 32, Crofter

Marion, 3

Angus, 1

Alexander Morrison, 10, Cow Herd, Visitor

Ann Macleod, 21, Wool Handloom Weaveress, Daughter

John Macleod, 46, Crofter

Mary, 37, Wife (plus 7 more children aged 2 to 17)

1891 2 of the 8 households (15 of 30 people)

Ann Mackinnon, 57, Tweed Weaver, Wife

Norman, 61, Crofter

Angus Macdonald, 26, Fisherman, Nephew

Rachel Macdonald, 20, Wool Spinner, Niece

Ann Macdonald, 69, Wool Spinner, Cousin

Euphemia Macdonald, 40, Tweed Weaver, Wife

William Macdonald, 43, Crofter

Margaret, 16, Wool Spinner, Daughter

(6 more children aged 1 to 14)

John Macdonald, 22, Fisherman, Visitor

It is possible that this ruin was once the home of one, or possibly two, of these four families.