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