MOUND c60m N-S by 35m E-W, max 2m high. c15m section at S end of mound eroding at coastal edge. Stone, midden material and burnt deposits visible. On foreshore remains of burnt mound complex comprising tank, well, hearth and associated orthostats are visible (partially excavated and recorded in 2005, Toolis 2005 'Excavation at Meur, Sanday, Orkney' AOC Data Structure Report.
Location
374691.00
1045676.00
27700
59.2967720
-2.4460940
Submitted photographs
Image
Date
Caption
User
01/10/2012
MEUR STRUCTURAL REMAINS ON FORESHORE
eanpeace
01/10/2012
MEUR COASTAL EXPOSURE S END
eanpeace
01/10/2012
MEUR COASTAL EXPOSURE S END
eanpeace
01/10/2012
MEUR COASTAL EXPOSURE CENTRE
eanpeace
Submitted updates
Update id
Date
User
246
01/10/2012
eanpeace
Tidal state
Low
Site located?
Yes
Proximity to coast edge
Coast edge
Coastally eroding?
active sea erosion
Visibility above ground
Limited visibility (partial remains)
Visibility in section
Clearly visible in section
Access
easily accessible - no restrictions
Local knowledge
is well known
Description
MOUND c60m N-S by 35m E-W, max 2m high. c15m section at S end of mound eroding at coastal edge. Stone, midden material and burnt deposits visible. On foreshore remains of burnt mound complex comprising tank, well, hearth and associated orthostats are visible (partially excavated and recorded in 2005, Toolis 2005 'Excavation at Meur, Sanday, Orkney' AOC Data Structure Report.
Continued monitoring of surrounding coast edge.
Comments
Site fully excavated 2014-2015; but continued monitoring of the general area would be useful to identify any associated remains.