Fragments of walling and structural remains have been partially exposed by coastal erosion in the seaward side of a large amorphous mound. The exposure measures 25m by 14m and stands up to 2m high. Previously, a substantial circular wall was visible, as was a passage leading to a secondary structure. These are now not clearly visible, although portions may survive beneath the dense vegetation. Now, only a fragment of walling, which may be the inner face of a gallery or intra-mural cell, is visible. While the site has undoubtedly been damaged by coastal erosion, the section face appears is not continuously receding but rather it is being removed in spurts, with periods of vegetation regeneration in between. The highest point of the mound lies behind the current section face and it would appear that the major part of the structure, which is most likely to be a broch, remains relatively intact.
ShoreUPDATE 10 May 2015
The mound is generally well vegetated, a short section of structural walling is visible in the coast edge on its south side, the remainder of the coastal side of the mound appears stable. The interior of the mound has been damaged, possibly by stone robbing. A post-medieval sheep pen has been constructed on top of the mound, probably built of the stones from the structure. The site is fenced off so not currently at risk from stock erosion.
Location
328240.00
1010390.00
27700
58.9746284
-3.2498622
Submitted photographs
Image
Date
Caption
User
25/04/2019
Broch mound and walling, SW side
Alexandria4
11/05/2015
Cummi Howe showing the mound and visible walling in relation to the sheep pen
training1
11/05/2015
Cummi Howe showing the sheep pen built on top of the mound
training1
11/05/2015
Cummi Howe view of the mound and the coast edge
training1
11/05/2015
Cummi Howe mound with stonework
training1
Submitted updates
Update id
Date
User
3241
25/04/2019
Alexandria4
Tidal state
High
Site located?
Yes
Proximity to coast edge
< 10m
Coastally eroding?
not eroding
Threats
vegetation growth; structural damage/decay
Visibility above ground
Limited visibility (partial remains)
Visibility in section
Limited visibility in section
Access
accessible on foot (no footpath)
Local knowledge
don't know
Description
Fragments of walling and structural remains have been partially exposed by coastal erosion in the seaward side of a large amorphous mound. The exposure measures 25m by 14m and stands up to 2m high. Previously, a substantial circular wall was visible, as was a passage leading to a secondary structure. These are now not clearly visible, although portions may survive beneath the dense vegetation. Now, only a fragment of walling, which may be the inner face of a gallery or intra-mural cell, is visible. While the site has undoubtedly been damaged by coastal erosion, the section face appears is not continuously receding but rather it is being removed in spurts, with periods of vegetation regeneration in between. The highest point of the mound lies behind the current section face and it would appear that the major part of the structure, which is most likely to be a broch, remains relatively intact.
ShoreUPDATE 10 May 2015
The mound is generally well vegetated, a short section of structural walling is visible in the coast edge on its south side, the remainder of the coastal side of the mound appears stable. The interior of the mound has been damaged, possibly by stone robbing. A post-medieval sheep pen has been constructed on top of the mound, probably built of the stones from the structure. The site is fenced off so not currently at risk from stock erosion.
Site updated 25/04/2019
Site is unchanged. No active erosion. Site is as previously described