 In 1993, a storm cut away the dunes on the east side of Bostadh Beach at the north end of the island of Great Bernera to reveal series of stone structures.
Later excavation revealed the remains of a Norse settlement. Underneath the Norse settlement, however, were five Pictish houses believed to be from ca.500 A.D.
After excavation, the houses were recovered to protect them, and a replica of a Pictish house -- called a "jelly baby" because of its configuration -- has been built for visitors.
About the Bostadh Iron Age House
Undiscovered Scotland: Bostadh Iron Age House
Megalithic Portal: Bosta (Bostadh)
Journey to the Bostadh Iron Age House
The Bostadh Iron Age House is located on the island of Great Bernera in Lewis, Western Isles, Scotland. From the B8011, take the B8059 north across the Great Bernera Bridge to Barraglom where the B8059 ends. Proceed on the minor road ahead through the village of Breaclete to the village of Bostadh at the north end of the island. The Iron Age House is just beyond.
Ordnance Survey Map (NB138401)
Visitors Information
Visitors information for Great Bernera may be found at the Uig and Bernera website. General tourist information for the Isle of Lewis may be found on the Visit Hebrides website.
Additional Photos of the Bostadh Iron Age House
Road Sign for Bostadh Iron Age House
Descriptive Sign at Bostadh Iron Age House
Bostadh Iron Age House and Bostadh Beach
Bostadh Iron Age House
Roof of Bostadh Iron Age House
Close-Up of Roof of Bostadh Iron Age House
Entrance to Bostadh Iron Age House
End of Path to the Right Leads to Original Houses
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