Condition

3
Settlement mound
Neolithic, Bronze Age, Iron Age
2812
Orkney

Description

A large grass-covered mound lies adjacent to the coast edge. It measures 40m in diameter and stands up to 6m high. Here and there stones protrude through the turf, but it is difficult to discern if these are associated with the buried remains or are remnants of later agricultural features. The seaward side of the mound has been truncated by coastal erosion but the regeneration of turf in this area obscures any exposures. Previously, midden material including animal and bird bone and shell were noted in section. The scale of this mound suggest that it may cover a substantial structure such as a broch, or a multi-period settlement. It should be assessed in the near future since it is very vulnerable to further damage from coastal erosion. July 2014 seaward side of mound completely vegetated with no archaeological features visible in the section. A stretch of stone walling is visible around the top of the mound. Not eroding.

Location

349630.00
1041710.00
27700
59.2589111
-2.8851099

Submitted photographs

Image Date Caption User
The site, looking North 06/07/2014 The site, looking North training1
The site, looking North

Submitted updates

Update id Date User
1718 06/07/2014 training1
Tidal state Low
Site located? Yes
Proximity to coast edge Coast edge
Coastally eroding? not eroding
Access easily accessible - no restrictions
Description A large grass-covered mound lies adjacent to the coast edge. It measures 40m in diameter and stands up to 6m high. Here and there stones protrude through the turf, but it is difficult to discern if these are associated with the buried remains or are remnants of later agricultural features. The seaward side of the mound has been truncated by coastal erosion but the regeneration of turf in this area obscures any exposures. Previously, midden material including animal and bird bone and shell were noted in section. The scale of this mound suggest that it may cover a substantial structure such as a broch, or a multi-period settlement. It should be assessed in the near future since it is very vulnerable to further damage from coastal erosion. July 2014 seaward side of mound completely vegetated with no archaeological features visible in the section. A stretch of stone walling is visible around the top of the mound. Not eroding.
Remove from priorities, only vulnerable to extreme weather conditions

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