Condition

6
Kelp working site
Post-Medieval
Orkney

Description

At least five stretches of drystone walling probably related to kelp drying. The complex includes a kelp burning pit and the remains of a possible structure.

Location

352272.00
1040323.00
27700
59.2467651
-2.8384759

Submitted photographs

Image Date Caption User
Weater Ness remains of possible traucture 11/05/2015 Weater Ness remains of possible traucture training1
Weater Ness remains of possible traucture
Weater Ness kelp burning pit 11/05/2015 Weater Ness kelp burning pit training1
Weater Ness kelp burning pit
Weater Ness coast edge around kelp working area 11/05/2015 Weater Ness coast edge around kelp working area training1
Weater Ness coast edge around kelp working area
Weater Ness length of kelp dyke 11/05/2015 Weater Ness length of kelp dyke training1
Weater Ness length of kelp dyke
Weater Ness length of kelp dyke 11/05/2015 Weater Ness length of kelp dyke training1
Weater Ness length of kelp dyke
Weater Ness length of kelp dyke 11/05/2015 Weater Ness length of kelp dyke training1
Weater Ness length of kelp dyke
View from the beach 11/05/2015 View from the beach EllieSCHARP
View from the beach

Submitted updates

Update id Date User
2023 11/05/2015 training1
Tidal state Mid
Site located? Yes
Proximity to coast edge Coast edge
Coastally eroding? not eroding
Visibility above ground Highly visible (substantial remains)
Description At least five stretches of drystone walling probably related to kelp drying. The complex includes a kelp burning pit and the remains of a possible structure.

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