Condition

3
Walling
295338
Orkney

Description

A length of ragged walling is visible in a short coastal exposure, located 120m to the south of the extensive settlement at W30. The walling is visible for over 10m and stands up to 0.75m high. There are no associated archaeological deposits visible in this section, although there are kelp pits cut into the ground surface in the hinterland nearby. 05/07/2014 As described. Almost certainly associated with kelp activity. Short stretch of tangle or kelp wall behind coast edge.

Location

342400.00
1049520.00
27700
59.3281097
-3.0139682

Submitted photographs

Image Date Caption User
Kelp wall behind coastal exposure 05/07/2014 Kelp wall behind coastal exposure training1
Kelp wall behind coastal exposure
Walling in coast edge, looking south, top of  kelp or tangle wall visible in background. 05/07/2014 Walling in coast edge, looking south, top of kelp or tangle wall visible in background. training1
Walling in coast edge, looking south, top of  kelp or tangle wall visible in background.

Submitted updates

Update id Date User
1712 05/07/2014 training1
Tidal state Mid
Site located? Yes
Proximity to coast edge Coast edge
Coastally eroding? has eroded in the past
Visibility above ground Limited visibility (partial remains)
Visibility in section Limited visibility in section
Access accessible - difficult terrain
Local knowledge don't know
Description A length of ragged walling is visible in a short coastal exposure, located 120m to the south of the extensive settlement at W30. The walling is visible for over 10m and stands up to 0.75m high. There are no associated archaeological deposits visible in this section, although there are kelp pits cut into the ground surface in the hinterland nearby. 05/07/2014 As described. Almost certainly associated with kelp activity. Short stretch of tangle or kelp wall behind coast edge.
None
Comments Erosion slow. Remains modest. Assign category 3-4

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