Condition

6
Pond
Highland

Description

Circular depression, 10m in diameter to outer edges, 0.45m deep, partly filled with water. Six boulder sized stones ranging from 0.4m by 0.3m to 0.8m by 0.6m arranged in two parallel lines form the west side. Lies on a gentle north-facing slope overlooking the Pentland Firth. A slight linear depression runs off to the northeast. 2nd edition OS map (1905) depicts this as a small pond.

Location

315287.00
970223.00
27700
58.6116486
-3.4598508

Submitted photographs

Image Date Caption User
Sketch plan of pond 13240 17/03/2016 Sketch plan of pond 13240 CaithnessCZAS
Sketch plan of pond 13240
The Kist, pond 17/03/2016 The Kist, pond CaithnessCZAS
The Kist, pond
The Kist, pond with boulders forming west side 17/03/2016 The Kist, pond with boulders forming west side CaithnessCZAS
The Kist, pond with boulders forming west side

Submitted updates

Update id Date User
2572 17/03/2016 CaithnessCZAS
Tidal state High
Site located? Yes
Proximity to coast edge 11-50m
Coastally eroding? not eroding
Threats none
Visibility above ground Highly visible (substantial remains)
Description Circular depression, 10m in diameter to outer edges, 0.45m deep, partly filled with water. Six boulder sized stones ranging from 0.4m by 0.3m to 0.8m by 0.6m arranged in two parallel lines form the west side. Lies on a gentle north-facing slope overlooking the Pentland Firth. A slight linear depression runs off to the northeast. 2nd edition OS map (1905) depicts this as a small pond.

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