Anthropogenic deposits and probable structural remains are eroding from a coastal exposure extending for more than 60m and up to 1.5m high. The section is very obscured by slumping turves. At the base of the section a series of horizontally laid slabs appear to be the remains of a structure up to 8m long. Surrounding this are numerous deposits containing shell, animal bone, pottery, worked stone, metal, charcoal and peat ash. The condition of the artefacts and ecofacts is very good. The anthropogenic soils are over 0.5m deep in places. A pit, 4m wide and 1m deep, is exposed in section; it is filled with charcoal rich soil. An isolated clump of nettles grows above the section over the pit. The pottery seen in section appeared to be of the later Iron Age or Early Historic period. The site is interpreted as a substantial settlement.
29/05/14
Generally as described. Probable structural remains comprise boulders which form a semicircle protruding from the base of the section. These are 8m in diameter and could be the base of a circular structure. If so at least half has been lost to coastal erosion.
Few finds were visible in the section. Exposed soils in section probably overly the structure and may not be related.
A fragment of quern found on the beach in front of the section.
ShoreUPDATE 23/02/2018
As described. Two semicircular groups of boulders noted on beach, largely obscured by storm beach pebbles c60m apart. Section partially covered by slumped turves but stock erosion causing damage, and soils exposed at top of section.
Visited by Moder Dy on 09/07/22. Section has slumped and is mostly grassed over, still some deep soils visible but limited inclusions, mostly natural, some charcoal. Several large boulders protruding from the section under slumped turf. One small rim sherd found in the section, probable Iron Age.
Location
436801.00
1130593.00
27700
60.0584030
-1.3408666
Submitted photographs
Image
Date
Caption
User
09/07/2022
EstherR
23/02/2018
Feb 2018: view along eroding coast edge
joannahambly
23/02/2018
Feb 2018: Semicircle of boulders possibly forming base of stone structure
joannahambly
23/02/2018
Feb 2018: Semicircle of boulders on beach continuing into section
joannahambly
23/02/2018
Feb 2018: Semicircle of boulders in foreground possibly defining base of stone building
joannahambly
29/05/2014
Quern stone fragment on beach in front of site
training1
29/05/2014
Showing depth of cultivated soils
training1
29/05/2014
View from above of circular structure, looking east
training1
29/05/2014
Circular stone structure, looking west
training1
Submitted updates
Update id
Date
User
4018
09/07/2022
EstherR
Tidal state
Mid
Site located?
Unsure
Proximity to coast edge
Coast edge
Coastally eroding?
active sea erosion
Access
easily accessible - no restrictions
Description
Visited by Moder Dy on 09/07/22. Section has slumped and is mostly grassed over, still some deep soils visible but limited inclusions, mostly natural, some charcoal. Several large boulders protruding from the section under slumped turf. One small rim sherd found in the section, probable Iron Age.
Continue to monitor as actively eroding.
3097
23/02/2018
joannahambly
Tidal state
Low
Site located?
Yes
Proximity to coast edge
Intertidal
Coastally eroding?
active sea erosion; has eroded in the past
Threats
stock erosion; animal burrows
Visibility above ground
Limited visibility (partial remains)
Visibility in section
Limited visibility in section
Description
Anthropogenic deposits and probable structural remains are eroding from a coastal exposure extending for more than 60m and up to 1.5m high. The section is very obscured by slumping turves. At the base of the section a series of horizontally laid slabs appear to be the remains of a structure up to 8m long. Surrounding this are numerous deposits containing shell, animal bone, pottery, worked stone, metal, charcoal and peat ash. The condition of the artefacts and ecofacts is very good. The anthropogenic soils are over 0.5m deep in places. A pit, 4m wide and 1m deep, is exposed in section; it is filled with charcoal rich soil. An isolated clump of nettles grows above the section over the pit. The pottery seen in section appeared to be of the later Iron Age or Early Historic period. The site is interpreted as a substantial settlement.
29/05/14
Generally as described. Probable structural remains comprise boulders which form a semicircle protruding from the base of the section. These are 8m in diameter and could be the base of a circular structure. If so at least half has been lost to coastal erosion. Few finds were visible in the section. Exposed soils in section probably overly the structure and may not be related. A fragment of quern found on the beach in front of the section.
ShoreUPDATE 23/02/2018
As described. Two semicircular groups of boulders noted on beach, largely obscured by storm beach pebbles c60m apart. Section partially covered by slumped turves but stock erosion causing damage, and soils exposed at top of section.
1657
29/05/2014
training1
Tidal state
Mid
Site located?
Yes
Proximity to coast edge
Coast edge
Coastally eroding?
active sea erosion; has eroded in the past
Threats
stock erosion
Visibility above ground
Not visible
Visibility in section
Limited visibility in section
Access
accessible on foot (no footpath)
Local knowledge
don't know
Description
Anthropogenic deposits and probable structural remains are eroding from a coastal exposure extending for more than 60m and up to 1.5m high. The section is very obscured by slumping turves. At the base of the section a series of horizontally laid slabs appear to be the remains of a structure up to 8m long. Surrounding this are numerous deposits containing shell, animal bone, pottery, worked stone, metal, charcoal and peat ash. The condition of the artefacts and ecofacts is very good. The anthropogenic soils are over 0.5m deep in places. A pit, 4m wide and 1m deep, is exposed in section; it is filled with charcoal rich soil. An isolated clump of nettles grows above the section over the pit. The pottery seen in section appeared to be of the later Iron Age or Early Historic period. The site is interpreted as a substantial settlement.
29/05/14
Generally as described. Probable structural remains comprise boulders which form a semicircle protruding from the base of the section. These are 8m in diameter and could be the base of a circular structure. If so at least half has been lost to coastal erosion.
Few finds were visible in the section. Exposed soils in section probably overly the structure and may not be related.
A fragment of quern found on the beach in front of the section.
The coast edge is obviously eroding, evidenced by hanging fence posts, and the structure has been half destroyed indicating significant coastal change here in the past. However, coastal erosion, although active is having a minimal impact upon this sheltered and vegetated coast edge.
Re-assign priority 3.