Short stretch of wall visible in coast edge, constructed of large vertically-set slabs. Surviving width 1.7m and height 2.5m. Largest orthostat 2.15m high, double layered although most of the front layer is missing, smaller edge set flags and packing stones form an arc on the north side of the largest slab. A 50mm diameter field drain protrudes out from the centre of the structure. Possibly truncated by erosion to the south, probably a fragment of the sea wall.
Location
319550.00
968728.00
27700
58.5990372
-3.3859673
Submitted photographs
Image
Date
Caption
User
21/03/2016
Sketch section of sea wall/drain
CaithnessCZAS
21/03/2016
Castlehill Pavement Works sea wall
JonieCG
21/03/2016
Fragment of sea wall with spoil tips behind
CaithnessCZAS
21/03/2016
Castlehill Pavement Works, sea wall and drain
CaithnessCZAS
Submitted updates
Update id
Date
User
2544
21/03/2016
CaithnessCZAS
Tidal state
Mid
Site located?
Yes
Proximity to coast edge
Coast edge
Coastally eroding?
active sea erosion; has eroded in the past
Threats
none
Visibility above ground
Highly visible (substantial remains)
Visibility in section
Clearly visible in section
Local knowledge
has local associations/history
Description
Short stretch of wall visible in coast edge, constructed of large vertically-set slabs. Surviving width 1.7m and height 2.5m. Largest orthostat 2.15m high, double layered although most of the front layer is missing, smaller edge set flags and packing stones form an arc on the north side of the largest slab. A 50mm diameter field drain protrudes out from the centre of the structure. Possibly truncated by erosion to the south, probably a fragment of the sea wall.
