See CANMORE.
Church is now in poor state, and entrances boarded up. Severe problems with rabbit burrows, with a number of bones exposed. The retaining wall, which forms the coastal defence, is in poor condition in places, and needs more maintenance.
Location
261650.00
865220.00
27700
57.6555595
-4.3202276
Submitted photographs
Image
Date
Caption
User
29/04/2013
Kiltearn Church west end
ewr2
29/04/2013
churchyard looking towards the sea
ewr2
29/04/2013
Kiltearn Church East gable
ewr2
29/04/2013
Churchyard retaining wall on the south showing sea incursion below the wall
ewr2
Submitted updates
Update id
Date
User
942
29/04/2013
ewr2
Tidal state
Mid
Site located?
Yes
Proximity to coast edge
11-50m
Coastally eroding?
not eroding
Coastal defence
Yes
Threats
tree planting; animal burrows
Visibility above ground
Highly visible (substantial remains)
Visibility in section
Not visible
Access
easily accessible - no restrictions
Local knowledge
is well known; has local associations/history
Description
See CANMORE.
Church is now in poor state, and entrances boarded up. Severe problems with rabbit burrows, with a number of bones and bone fragments disturbed and carried to surface by rabbit burrowing lying exposed on surface. The retaining wall, which forms the coastal defence, is in poor condition in places, and needs more maintenance.
The retaining wall should be maintained in order to ensure coastal erosion does not develop. The rabbit damage is severe, and there needs to be action to stop them undermining burials and the structure. The structure of the building is in very poor state, and should be consolidated before there is further damage. Building should be submitted to the Buildings at Risk register.
