50m from HWM. A rectangular burial ground enclosed within a well maintained drystone wall (75m x 40m NW-SE) situated on a raised beach in Badenscaille bay. Two drystone enclosures and a large number of gravestones (1778-1988) are located in the plot. A fence annex to the NW contains additional 20th century graves. Various 19th century sources describe a ruined chaepl in this location however, there are no surface indications of this structure (NMRS). The lawn and structures within the burial ground are well maintained.
Location
203707.00
906116.00
27700
58.0007591
-5.3233223
Submitted photographs
Image
Date
Caption
User
30/08/2015
View from the graveyard towards the coast
Jenvalentine
30/08/2015
Interior of western enclosure of graveyard
Jenvalentine
30/08/2015
Interior of eastern enclosure of graveyard
Jenvalentine
30/08/2015
View of graveyard from parking area
Jenvalentine
Submitted updates
Update id
Date
User
2214
30/08/2015
Jenvalentine
Tidal state
Mid
Site located?
Yes
Proximity to coast edge
< 10m
Coastally eroding?
not eroding
Coastal defence
Yes
Threats
animal burrows
Visibility above ground
Highly visible (substantial remains)
Access
easily accessible - no restrictions; accessible on foot (footpath); vehicular access
Local knowledge
is well known; is well visited
Description
50m from HWM. A rectangular burial ground enclosed within a well maintained drystone wall (75m x 40m NW-SE) situated on a raised beach in Badenscaille bay. Two drystone enclosures and a large number of gravestones (1778-1988) are located in the plot. A fence annex to the NW contains additional 20th century graves. Various 19th century sources describe a ruined chaepl in this location however, there are no surface indications of this structure (NMRS). The lawn and structures within the burial ground are well maintained.
The graveyard is well maintained and no signs of coastal erosion. Minor burrowing damage. No action required.
