Condition

3
Enclosure, mound and structure
Shetland

Description

Two sections of earthen and stone banking, one straight and one curvilinear, form a subrectangular enclosure which backs on to the coast. Overall, the enclosure measures some 40m in length by 20m in width. A small grassy mound and the ruins of a small drystone structure lie on the landward side of the enclosure. A raised cultivation area lies within the enclosure, adjacent to the coast edge. The structure is likely to be of 18th-20th C date; the enclosure and mound may be earlier. Substantial differences in scale suggest that the banks which form the enclosure are not contemporary; the larger, straighter bank may be a remnant of a once more extensive boundary. This may warrant further investigation in view of the fact that eroding human remains indicate the presence of a cemetery in the nearby area (see SM22). The banks and associated features are here described separately: (i) The curvilinear bank section measures 18m long by 2m wide and stands to 0.7m high. (ii) The straight bank extends inland from the sea for 40m. It is up to 5m wide and stands to 1.5m high. (iii) The mound is amorphous in shape and measures 5m by 3m. It stands up to 1m high. (iv) The structure measures 4.3m by 4m and is filled with collapsed stone. 27/05/14 As described. Slight coastal erosion of seaward ends of earthworks but poses limited threat to the whole site.

Location

443599.00
1127819.00
27700
60.0328331
-1.2193769

Submitted photographs

Image Date Caption User
6556 Mail, structure with mound in background 27/05/2014 6556 Mail, structure with mound in background training1
6556 Mail, structure with mound in background
6556 Mail, structure detail 27/05/2014 6556 Mail, structure detail training1
6556 Mail, structure detail
6556 Mail, structure and linear earthwork 27/05/2014 6556 Mail, structure and linear earthwork training1
6556 Mail, structure and linear earthwork
6556 Mail, structure and linear earthwork 27/05/2014 6556 Mail, structure and linear earthwork training1
6556 Mail, structure and linear earthwork

Submitted updates

Update id Date User
1649 27/05/2014 training1
Tidal state Low
Site located? Yes
Proximity to coast edge < 10m
Coastally eroding? not eroding
Visibility above ground Limited visibility (partial remains)
Access accessible on foot (no footpath)
Local knowledge don't know
Description Two sections of earthen and stone banking, one straight and one curvilinear, form a subrectangular enclosure which backs on to the coast. Overall, the enclosure measures some 40m in length by 20m in width. A small grassy mound and the ruins of a small drystone structure lie on the landward side of the enclosure. A raised cultivation area lies within the enclosure, adjacent to the coast edge. The structure is likely to be of 18th-20th C date; the enclosure and mound may be earlier. Substantial differences in scale suggest that the banks which form the enclosure are not contemporary; the larger, straighter bank may be a remnant of a once more extensive boundary. This may warrant further investigation in view of the fact that eroding human remains indicate the presence of a cemetery in the nearby area (see SM22). The banks and associated features are here described separately: (i) The curvilinear bank section measures 18m long by 2m wide and stands to 0.7m high. (ii) The straight bank extends inland from the sea for 40m. It is up to 5m wide and stands to 1.5m high. (iii) The mound is amorphous in shape and measures 5m by 3m. It stands up to 1m high. (iv) The structure measures 4.3m by 4m and is filled with collapsed stone. 27/05/14 As described. Slight coastal erosion of seaward ends of earthworks but poses limited threat to the whole site.
Reassign to priority 3
Comments Erosion not a significant threat

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