Condition

2
Building
Prehistoric
Shetland

Description

Stone structure exposed in section on foreshore. Walls constructed of large flat stones with some upright orthostats. Associated deposits contain burnt stone and peat ash as well as shells (edible periwinkle, mussel, oyster). Possible evidence of further associated structures. The building has been badly damaged by the insertion of a septic tank on the coast edge and foreshore. Site visit 22/02/2018 Largely as described, though erosion has cut the coast edge back and further exposed an orthostatic wall running obliquely into the section, possibly an internal pier. Associated deposits of peat ash, fire cracked stone and discrete dumps of shell still visible.

Location

446924.00
1151267.00
27700
60.2429810
-1.1543300

Submitted photographs

Image Date Caption User
Jan 2020: orthostat and midden, largely similar to Feb 2018 22/02/2018 Jan 2020: orthostat and midden, largely similar to Feb 2018 EstherR
Jan 2020: orthostat and midden, largely similar to Feb 2018
Jan 2020: remains in section, largely similar to Feb 2018 22/02/2018 Jan 2020: remains in section, largely similar to Feb 2018 EstherR
Jan 2020: remains in section, largely similar to Feb 2018
Feb 2018: structures and midden in section 22/02/2018 Feb 2018: structures and midden in section training1
Feb 2018: structures and midden in section
Feb 2018: structures and midden in section 22/02/2018 Feb 2018: structures and midden in section training1
Feb 2018: structures and midden in section
General view of shoreline 31/05/2014 General view of shoreline joannahambly
General view of shoreline
12782 Vardasta Gletness burnt layer 31/05/2014 12782 Vardasta Gletness burnt layer JoyceG
12782 Vardasta Gletness burnt layer
12782 Vardasta Gletness shell layer 31/05/2014 12782 Vardasta Gletness shell layer JoyceG
12782 Vardasta Gletness shell layer
12782 Vardasta Gletness stonework 31/05/2014 12782 Vardasta Gletness stonework JoyceG
12782 Vardasta Gletness stonework

Submitted updates

Update id Date User
3311 22/02/2018 training1
Description Site visit 22/02/2018 Largely as described, though erosion has cut the coast edge back and further exposed an orthostatic wall running obliquely into the section, possibly an internal pier. Associated deposits of peat ash, fire cracked stone and discrete dumps of shell still visible.
1669 31/05/2014 JoyceG
Tidal state Low
Site located? Yes
Proximity to coast edge Coast edge
Coastally eroding? active sea erosion; has eroded in the past
Visibility above ground Limited visibility (partial remains)
Visibility in section Clearly visible in section
Access accessible on foot (no footpath)
Local knowledge is not locally known
Description Stone structure exposed in section on foreshore. Walls constructed of large flat stones with some upright orthostats. Associated deposits contain burnt stone and peat ash as well as shells (edible periwinkle, mussel, oyster). Possible evidence of further associated structures. The building has been badly damaged by the insertion of a septic tank on the coast edge and foreshore. ShoreUPDATE 22/02/2018 Largely as described, though erosion has cut the coast edge back and further exposed an orthostatic wall running obliquely into the section, possibly an internal pier. Associated deposits of peat ash, fire cracked stone and discrete dumps of shell still visible.
Survey in more detail. Take measurements and detailed drawings/ Assign to priority 2.
Comments Adjacent to private property. Not widely known but has been brought to attention of local archaeologist.

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