Condition

6
Harbour
Post-Medieval, Modern
15251
MHG6338
Highland

Description

Harbour is actively eroding at W end and probably accreting at E end. Erosion occurring on and around erosion protection measures.

Location

286490.00
875490.00
27700
57.7547035
-3.9090810

Submitted photographs

Image Date Caption User
Cross section of storm damaged sea wall prior to repair, David Findlay 23/03/2013 Cross section of storm damaged sea wall prior to repair, David Findlay joannahambly
Cross section of storm damaged sea wall prior to repair, David Findlay
Balintore Harbour under repair February 2013 27/02/2013 Balintore Harbour under repair February 2013 davidfindlay
Balintore Harbour under repair February 2013

Submitted updates

Update id Date User
829 27/02/2013 davidfindlay
Tidal state High
Site located? Yes
Proximity to coast edge Intertidal
Coastally eroding? active sea erosion
Coastal defence Yes
Threats visitor erosion; development
Other threats Active harbour for commercial & recreation use in Feb/March 2013 under repair following damage by high seas on 15 December 2013
Visibility above ground Highly visible (substantial remains)
Visibility in section Clearly visible in section
Access easily accessible - no restrictions; vehicular access
Local knowledge is well known; is well visited; has local associations/history
Description Harbour is actively eroding at W end and probably accreting at E end. Erosion occurring on and around erosion protection measures.

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