Condition

2
Structural remains
296444
Orkney

Description

In an exposure created by coastal erosion there are traces of structural remains. The exposure is approximately 10m long and is located 8m above the level of the beach. There are columns of masonry and occasional edge-set stones in the section, but these could not be further examined due to nesting fulmars. There is a slight rise in the ground level behind the exposure, suggesting that there may be further buried remains inland. There are no clear indications as to the nature or origin of these remains. 05/07/14 As described. Structural remains comprising slab built structures and dry stone walling located towards top of sand dune. Appears vulnerable but not much change since described in 1998.

Location

348049.00
1046080.00
27700
59.2979584
-2.9138837

Submitted photographs

Image Date Caption User
Drystone structural remains at top of sand dune exposure, looking South 06/07/2014 Drystone structural remains at top of sand dune exposure, looking South training1
Drystone structural remains at top of sand dune exposure, looking South
General view to show scale 06/07/2014 General view to show scale training1
General view to show scale

Submitted updates

Update id Date User
1716 06/07/2014 training1
Tidal state Mid
Site located? Yes
Proximity to coast edge Coast edge
Coastally eroding? has eroded in the past
Visibility above ground Not visible
Visibility in section Limited visibility in section
Access accessible on foot (no footpath)
Local knowledge don't know
Description In an exposure created by coastal erosion there are traces of structural remains. The exposure is approximately 10m long and is located 8m above the level of the beach. There are columns of masonry and occasional edge-set stones in the section, but these could not be further examined due to nesting fulmars. There is a slight rise in the ground level behind the exposure, suggesting that there may be further buried remains inland. There are no clear indications as to the nature or origin of these remains. 05/07/14 As described. Structural remains comprising slab built structures and dry stone walling located towards top of sand dune. Appears vulnerable but not much change since described in 1998.
Monitor
Comments Cat 2 to 3 due to vulnerability in sand dune.

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