Condition

3
Wall
Orkney

Description

Fragmentary and tumbled remains of a possible kelp drying wall. Drystone construction that extends approx. 8m along the top edge of the coastal section.

Location

366971.00
1038003.00
27700
59.2273369
-2.5804505

Submitted photographs

Image Date Caption User
General view of tumbled wall looking north 22/04/2013 General view of tumbled wall looking north training1
General view of tumbled wall looking north
General view possible kelp drying wall 22/04/2013 General view possible kelp drying wall training1
General view possible kelp drying wall

Submitted updates

Update id Date User
920 22/04/2013 Thryma1
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
Local knowledge is not locally known
Occasional monitoring with other sites along this stretch of coast. Assign priority 3 on basis of group value.

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