An extensive settlement mound, measuring at least 40m in diameter, lies adjacent to the coast edge. A modern road cuts through the centre of the mound, while the seaward side is protected, to some degree, by a sea wall. The initial construction of the road revealed traces of stone structures and anthropogenic deposits containing quantities of horn. In more recent years, the construction of a new passing place has caused further archaeological deposits to be exposed. These include both structural elements and anthropogenic deposits containing large amounts of fish bone. This exposure measures 30m in length and stands up to 1m high. The exposure lies beneath a drystone dyke, which is now very undermined and unstable. An assessment of the exposed remains is now urgently required, after which the section will require consolidation.
06/07/2014
ShoreUPDATE
The seaward side of the mound is protected and obscured by a sea wall. All other exposed sections also covered with protective walling, constructed since the original 1998 survey.
Location
348959.00
1045251.00
27700
59.2906265
-2.8977125
Submitted photographs
Image
Date
Caption
User
06/07/2014
General view of site showing seawall, looking NW
training1
Submitted updates
Update id
Date
User
1815
06/07/2014
training1
Tidal state
Mid
Site located?
Yes
Proximity to coast edge
Coast edge
Coastally eroding?
not eroding
Coastal defence
Yes
Visibility above ground
Not visible
Visibility in section
Not visible
Access
easily accessible - no restrictions
Description
An extensive settlement mound, measuring at least 40m in diameter, lies adjacent to the coast edge. A modern road cuts through the centre of the mound, while the seaward side is protected, to some degree, by a sea wall. The initial construction of the road revealed traces of stone structures and anthropogenic deposits containing quantities of horn. In more recent years, the construction of a new passing place has caused further archaeological deposits to be exposed. These include both structural elements and anthropogenic deposits containing large amounts of fish bone. This exposure measures 30m in length and stands up to 1m high. The exposure lies beneath a drystone dyke, which is now very undermined and unstable. An assessment of the exposed remains is now urgently required, after which the section will require consolidation.
06/07/2014
ShoreUPDATE
The seaward side of the mound is protected and obscured by a sea wall. All other exposed sections also covered with protective walling, constructed since the original 1998 survey.
