A large amorphous mound, measuring 26m in diameter, is situated on the extreme tip of Berst Ness. The land on which it is sited is becoming cut off by the sea and is currently joined to the Ness by a low-lying shoulder of sea-washed rock. There are several short exposures to the south side of the mound, caused by coastal erosion. Here, fragments of animal bone, shell, burnt material and pot which may be of Bronze Age date, form inclusions within anthropogenic soil deposits. Occasional protruding stones provide an indication that the mound may cover structural remains. The centre of the mound lies 5m from the coast edge and the site is very vulnerable to further erosion.
ShoreUPDATE 11 May 2015
This site has been investigated and partially excavated. No evidence of active erosion faces was found on this visit. Remove from priorities.
Location
344140.00
1041810.00
27700
59.2591171
-2.9814005
Submitted photographs
Image
Date
Caption
User
11/05/2015
Knowe of Skea, Berst Ness coast edge on south east side of promontory
training1
11/05/2015
Knowe of Skea, Berst Ness general view of promontory
training1
11/05/2015
Knowe of Skea, Berst Ness partially reconstructed structure
training1
11/05/2015
Knowe of Skea, Berst Ness site of trench
training1
11/05/2015
Knowe of Skea, Berst Ness coast edge on west side of promontory
training1
Submitted updates
Update id
Date
User
2021
11/05/2015
training1
Tidal state
High
Site located?
Yes
Proximity to coast edge
Coast edge
Coastally eroding?
has eroded in the past
Visibility above ground
Highly visible (substantial remains)
Visibility in section
Not visible
Access
accessible - difficult terrain
Description
A large amorphous mound, measuring 26m in diameter, is situated on the extreme tip of Berst Ness. The land on which it is sited is becoming cut off by the sea and is currently joined to the Ness by a low-lying shoulder of sea-washed rock. There are several short exposures to the south side of the mound, caused by coastal erosion. Here, fragments of animal bone, shell, burnt material and pot which may be of Bronze Age date, form inclusions within anthropogenic soil deposits. Occasional protruding stones provide an indication that the mound may cover structural remains. The centre of the mound lies 5m from the coast edge and the site is very vulnerable to further erosion.
ShoreUPDATE 11 May 2015
This site has been investigated and partially excavated. No evidence of active erosion faces was found on this visit. Remove from priorities.