To the N side of a small watercourse, there is a shelf of old ground (OGS) surface exposed. This is being eroded by the stream. At the time of the survey, the visible extent of this exposure was 2m by 1m but it is likely to be more extensive and may extend away from the stream area. The surface of the OGS contained deposits of shell, including winkle and cockle, together with charcoal stained soil and burnt stone. It is possible that these deposits are part of a more extensive midden, possibly of prehistoric date. The deposits are vulnerable to riverine erosion and should be monitored.
ShoreUPDATE 24 June 2015
The stream is cutting into the dune, and old ground surfaces are visible in section both along the line of the stream and in section towards the top of the dunes, but no archaeological material was seen in these exposures.
A length of collapsed wall runs parallel with the coast edge across the mouth of the stream valley, and may be an old field boundary.
It is likely that the stream regularly changes course through the sand dune and different areas will be exposed and eroded. Although no anthropogenic deposits were noted on this visit, the area should be monitored to record deposits exposed by the stream erosion.
Location
129204.00
673154.00
27700
55.8751984
-6.3309560
Submitted photographs
Image
Date
Caption
User
26/06/2015
Ardnave general view up stream valley from the shore
training1
26/06/2015
Ardnave, view of the north side of the stream valley showing the collapsed wall
training1
26/06/2015
Ardnave view of the natural deposits visible in section in the stream bank
training1
26/06/2015
Ardnave general view along line of stream
training1
Submitted updates
Update id
Date
User
2156
26/06/2015
training1
Site located?
Yes
Proximity to coast edge
11-50m
Coastally eroding?
active wind erosion (in dunes only)
Threats
water erosion (e.g. stream, etc)
Visibility above ground
Limited visibility (partial remains)
Visibility in section
Limited visibility in section
Access
accessible on foot (no footpath)
Description
To the N side of a small watercourse, there is a shelf of old ground (OGS) surface exposed. This is being eroded by the stream. At the time of the survey, the visible extent of this exposure was 2m by 1m but it is likely to be more extensive and may extends away from the stream area. The surface of the OGS contained deposits of shell, including winkle and cockle, together with charcoal stained soil and burnt stone. It is possible that these deposits are part of a more extensive midden, possibly of prehistoric date. The deposits are vulnerable to riverine erosion and should be monitored.
ShoreUPDATE 24 June 2015
The stream is cutting into the dune, and old ground surfaces are visible in section both along the line of the stream and in section towards the top of the dunes, but no archaeological material was seen in these exposures.
A length of collapsed wall runs parallel with the coast edge across the mouth of the stream valley, and may be an old field boundary.
It is likely that the stream regularly changes course through the sand dune and different areas will be exposed and eroded. Although no anthropogenic deposits were noted on this visit, the area should be monitored to record deposits exposed by the stream erosion.