Condition

6
Structure: dwelling
Neolithic, Bronze Age, Iron Age
Shetland

Description

An oval structure is defined by intermittent stretches of coursed walling and earthen bank. Externally, it measures 5m (NE-SW) by 3.5m (NW-SE). The interior is slightly sunken and measures 2.5m (NE-SW) by 1.5m (NW-SE). The rear of the structure is built against a slight slope, and the entrance, which is 0.5m wide, faces south west. Coursed stone is only visible in the immediate entrance area. The site is partially covered by peat and is situated in rough grassland, 7m from a low rocky cliff ShoreUPDATE 20 August 2008 As described, though further from the coast than 7m. Not under threat from erosion

Location

425320.00
1145210.00
27700
60.1905098
-1.5452465

Submitted photographs

Image Date Caption User
Keolki field looking towards the coast edge 20/08/2008 Keolki field looking towards the coast edge training1
Keolki field looking towards the coast edge
Keolki field showing the site in relation to the coast edge 20/08/2008 Keolki field showing the site in relation to the coast edge training1
Keolki field showing the site in relation to the coast edge

Submitted updates

Update id Date User
2182 20/08/2008 training1
Proximity to coast edge 11-50m
Coastally eroding? not eroding
Description An oval structure is defined by intermittent stretches of coursed walling and earthen bank. Externally, it measures 5m (NE-SW) by 3.5m (NW-SE). The interior is slightly sunken and measures 2.5m (NE-SW) by 1.5m (NW-SE). The rear of the structure is built against a slight slope, and the entrance, which is 0.5m wide, faces south west. Coursed stone is only visible in the immediate entrance area. The site is partially covered by peat and is situated in rough grassland, 7m from a low rocky cliff ShoreUPDATE 20 August 2008 As described, though further from the coast than 7m. Not under threat from erosion
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