Stone jetty running at 90 degrees to the coast edge into the intertidal zone in front of settlement site 6332. This may be associated with one of the phases of this settlement. The structure is 1.2m wide, double-faced with a curve to the south around the middle of its length. At least 50m in length. Not depicted on 1st edition or 2nd edition OS maps.
Location
349914.00
1052859.00
27700
59.3590508
-2.8827209
Submitted photographs
Image
Date
Caption
User
13/05/2015
Shorehouse jetty looking south east
training1
13/05/2015
Shorehouse jetty detail of the curve in middle of structure
training1
13/05/2015
Shorehouse jetty view along the structure
training1
13/05/2015
Shorehouse jetty looking north east
training1
Submitted updates
Update id
Date
User
2044
13/05/2015
training1
Tidal state
Low
Site located?
Yes
Proximity to coast edge
Intertidal
Coastally eroding?
not eroding
Threats
structural damage/decay
Visibility above ground
Highly visible (substantial remains)
Access
accessible on foot (no footpath)
Description
Stone jetty running at 90 degrees to the coast edge into the intertidal zone in front of settlement site 6332. This may be associated with one of the phases of this settlement. The structure is 1.2m wide, double-faced with a curve to the south around the middle of its length. At least 50m in length. Not depicted on 1st edition or 2nd edition OS maps.
Would benefit from further investigation along with site 6332. Possibly medieval / early modern or earlier. Assign priority 3 on basis of possible association with site 6332.