Condition

3
Kelp pit
Post-Medieval, Modern
Orkney

Description

Possible back edge of a bowl-shaped kelp pit. Almost entirely eroded away.

Location

367051.00
1038157.00
27700
59.2287254
-2.5790725

Submitted photographs

Image Date Caption User
Cross section of kelp burning pit 22/04/2013 Cross section of kelp burning pit training1
Cross section of kelp burning pit

Submitted updates

Update id Date User
919 22/04/2013 Runa
Tidal state Low
Site located? Yes
Proximity to coast edge Coast edge
Coastally eroding? active sea erosion; has eroded in the past
Threats none
Visibility above ground Limited visibility (partial remains)
Visibility in section Limited visibility in section
Access accessible - difficult terrain
Assign priority 3 on basis of group value.

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