Condition

6
Kelp pits
Post-Medieval
Orkney

Description

four small depressions. southern most 2.67m diamater filled with stones. 15m north second depression, 2.46m diamater no stones visible. 5m north, third, shallower depression, 2.48m diamater no stones visible. 2m north, fourth depression, 2.86m across, oval shaped, filled with stones. possible kelp burning site.

Location

367678.00
1038080.00
27700
59.2280846
-2.5680754

Submitted photographs

Image Date Caption User
Elsness Circular Depressions - southern pit 21/04/2013 Elsness Circular Depressions - southern pit training1
Elsness Circular Depressions - southern pit
Elsness circular depressions - possible kelp burning pit 21/04/2013 Elsness circular depressions - possible kelp burning pit queenkara
Elsness circular depressions - possible kelp burning pit

Submitted updates

Update id Date User
896 21/04/2013 queenkara
Tidal state Low
Site located? Yes
Proximity to coast edge < 10m
Coastally eroding? not eroding
Threats none
Visibility above ground Limited visibility (partial remains)
Visibility in section Not visible
Access accessible - difficult terrain; accessible on foot (no footpath)
Local knowledge is not locally known
Description Four small depressions aligned roughly north-west along the coast edge. Southernmost is 2.67m diameter filled with stones. Second depression is 15m to the north and is 2.46m diameter, no stones visible. Third depression is 5m to north, shallower depression, 2.48m diamater no stones visible. Northernmost (fourth) depression is 2m to the north, 2.86m in diameter, oval shaped, filled with stones. possible kelp burning site.
Comments Depressions not parallel to coastline so some are easier to see than others. Northern depression is closest to the coast edge (<10m) others to south are further from the coast edge (11-50m). Evidence of cosatal erosion in the surrounding area, but site not eroded.

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