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Small stone wall and turf hut, Isle of Lewis, Scotland
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Small stone wall and turf hut, Isle of Lewis, Scotland
Small stone wall and turf hut, Isle of Lewis, Scotland, used by crofters daughters for tending sheep and cattle during the summer.
1940
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Agriculture Cattle Crofter Isle Isolated Lewis Remote Scots Sheep Turf
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This evocative photograph captures the essence of rural life on the Isle of Lewis in Scotland during the 1940s. The small stone wall and turf hut, or sheiling, are nestled in a lush, green landscape, surrounded by rolling hills and verdant pastures. The wall, made of carefully stacked stones, serves as a boundary and shelter for the nearby fields, where crofters' daughters would tend to their sheep and cattle during the summer months. The turf hut, a traditional Scottish building made of earth and heather, provides a simple yet effective shelter for the young women as they worked long hours in the fields. The hut's thatched roof, made of heather and moss, is a testament to the resourcefulness and ingenuity of the people who lived and worked on the Isle of Lewis. The Isle of Lewis, located in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland, is known for its rugged beauty and remote, isolated communities. Farming and agriculture have long been the backbone of the island's economy, with crofting, or small-scale farming, being a way of life for many of its residents. The 1940s were a particularly challenging time for the island's farmers, as the Second World War disrupted trade and travel, making it even more important for the crofters to be self-sufficient and resourceful. This photograph offers a glimpse into a bygone era, a time when life was simple, yet hard-working and resilient. The small stone wall and turf hut serve as a reminder of the close connection between the people of the Isle of Lewis and the land they call home.
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