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