Condition

2
Shell midden
Highland

Description

Shell midden, visible in eroding dune face, 1m below top of c.3m high section. Max 0.5m deep, visible for length of c.11m. Mussel and limpet dominate,with frequent fish bone, including whole fish, winkle and whelk, rare crustacean. 2-3 layers of midden visible, some dominated by fish bone. Midden is contained in a mid-grey, organic sand matrix with charcoal flecks.

Location

298943.00
911685.00
27700
58.0826416
-3.7153625

Submitted photographs

Image Date Caption User
Closer view 02/10/2016 Closer view joannahambly
Closer view
General view of layers of shell midden to show location in section, Looking N 02/10/2016 General view of layers of shell midden to show location in section, Looking N joannahambly
General view of layers of shell midden to show location in section, Looking N
Showing location in relation to sea, looking E 02/10/2016 Showing location in relation to sea, looking E joannahambly
Showing location in relation to sea, looking E
Detail showing articulated fish bone 02/10/2016 Detail showing articulated fish bone joannahambly
Detail showing articulated fish bone

Submitted updates

Update id Date User
2763 02/10/2016 EllieSCHARP
Tidal state Mid
Site located? Yes
Proximity to coast edge Coast edge
Coastally eroding? active sea erosion; active wind erosion (in dunes only)
Visibility above ground Not visible
Visibility in section Clearly visible in section
Access accessible on foot (no footpath)
Local knowledge is not locally known
Description Shell midden, 1m below top of section c.3m high, max 0.5m deep, c.11m long. Mussel and limpet dominate, frequent fish bone, incl whole fish, winkle and whelk, rare crustacean. 2-3 layers of midden visible, some dominated by fish bone. In mid grey, organic sand matrix with charcoal flecks. Very similar to shell midden [Site 13434] approx. 200m west.
Priority 2. Clean and record section. Sample to ascertain age.

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