Condition

3
Structure, naust?
Shetland

Description

Drystone structure eroding from coast edge. ShoreUPDATE 24/02/2018: Semi-circular drystone structure, c. 2m wide x 2m deep x 1m high, tucked into a sandy coastal section at the back of a small sandy bay. Surviving to 7 courses high against the section, constructed with rounded boulders presumably collected from the beach. Structure is inundated with sand and overlain by thick soil and turf. There is a possibility of a second more deteriorated structure adjacent to the west. The coastal section to the east and west contains boulder and cobble sized rounded stone which may be natural [storm] beach. Rare shell and general detritus including charred wood fragments incorporated into soil above and surrounding some of the stone. Previously thought to be a prehistoric structure - this is probably a noust. Possibly the remains of a pair [or more] of nousts. 21/09/2019 As described, stonework further exposed in coast edge and current extent of visible remains supports identificaiton as nausts.

Location

446341.00
1139909.00
27700
60.1410751
-1.1674436

Submitted photographs

Image Date Caption User
21/09/2019 Stonework of nausts in coast edge 24/02/2018 21/09/2019 Stonework of nausts in coast edge training1
21/09/2019 Stonework of nausts in coast edge
21/09/2019 Stone facing of naust in coast edge 24/02/2018 21/09/2019 Stone facing of naust in coast edge training1
21/09/2019 Stone facing of naust in coast edge
21/09/2019 Detail of stone facing of possible naust 24/02/2018 21/09/2019 Detail of stone facing of possible naust training1
21/09/2019 Detail of stone facing of possible naust
View to the sea from the site 27/02/2018 View to the sea from the site keenofhamar
View to the sea from the site
General location, looking W 24/02/2018 General location, looking W training1
General location, looking W
Structure, looking N 24/02/2018 Structure, looking N training1
Structure, looking N

Submitted updates

Update id Date User
3079 24/02/2018 training1
Tidal state Mid
Site located? Yes
Proximity to coast edge Coast edge
Coastally eroding? active sea erosion; active wind erosion (in dunes only); has eroded in the past
Threats structural damage/decay; water erosion (e.g. stream, etc)
Visibility above ground Not visible
Visibility in section Clearly visible in section
Access easily accessible - no restrictions
Local knowledge don't know
Description Drystone structure eroding from coast edge. ShoreUPDATE 24/02/2018: Semi-circular drystone structure, c. 2m wide x 2m deep x 1m high, tucked into a sandy coastal section at the back of a small sandy bay. Surviving to 7 courses high against the section, constructed with rounded boulders presumably collected from the beach. Structure is inundated with sand and overlain by thick soil and turf. There is a possibility of a second further more deteriorated structure adjacent to the west. The coastal section to the east and west contains boulder and cobble sized rounded stone which may be natural [storm] beach. Rare shell and general detritus including charred wood fragments incorporated into soil above and surrounding some of the stone. Previously thought to be a prehistoric structure - this is probably a noust. Possibly the remains of a pair [or more] of nousts.
Monitor for further evidence of archaeological material that may help with dating and/or confirm interpretation. Assign priority 3.

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