Condition

2
Cairn
Neolithic
3407
SMR306
Orkney

Description

This cairn is located on the coast edge and has suffered considerable damage from coastal erosion. The original dimensions are unknown; it is now sub-oval in shape, measuring 8m by 20m. It stands up to 3m high, above bedrock. The eastern side has been severely damaged by the sea; quantities of stony core material are exposed and eroding in the banks and there are occasional hints of structural stone. The western side has been damaged by cattle poaching. There was some suggestion of recent amateur digging within the body of the mound at the time of this visit. This site requires urgent attention; investigation of the remaining portion may at least provide a ground plan, a date, a summary of the stratigraphy and may determine if there was a central chamber. Ref.: NSA (1845), Vol 15, 136; Marwick, H (1923) 'Antiquarian Notes on Sanday', POAS, 1 (1922-3), 21-9; RCAHMS (1946) # 450; RCAHMS (1980) #1. ShoreUPDATE June 2018 As described. Structural stonework visible in coast edge, some further damage since visit in 2013

Location

367650.00
1037540.00
27700
59.2232323
-2.5684853

Submitted photographs

Image Date Caption User
June 2018: coast edge and section through mound showing structural stonework 08/06/2018 June 2018: coast edge and section through mound showing structural stonework training1
June 2018: coast edge and section through mound showing structural stonework
June 2018: View of mound at coast edge 08/06/2018 June 2018: View of mound at coast edge training1
June 2018: View of mound at coast edge
Cairn in April 2014, looking SE 21/04/2013 Cairn in April 2014, looking SE training1
Cairn in April 2014, looking SE
Augmund Howe - detail of eroding area 21/04/2013 Augmund Howe - detail of eroding area training1
Augmund Howe - detail of eroding area
Augmund Howe Cairn - coast edge 21/04/2013 Augmund Howe Cairn - coast edge training1
Augmund Howe Cairn - coast edge
Augmund Howe Cairn 21/04/2013 Augmund Howe Cairn training1
Augmund Howe Cairn
Augmund Howe Cairn 21/04/2013 Augmund Howe Cairn queenkara
Augmund Howe Cairn

Submitted updates

Update id Date User
3315 08/06/2018 training1
Description ShoreUPDATE June 2018 As described. Structural stonework visible in coast edge, some further damage since visit in 2013
900 21/04/2013 queenkara
Tidal state Mid
Site located? Yes
Proximity to coast edge Coast edge
Coastally eroding? active sea erosion; has eroded in the past
Threats animal burrows; visitor erosion
Visibility above ground Highly visible (substantial remains)
Visibility in section Clearly visible in section
Access accessible - difficult terrain; accessible on foot (footpath)
Local knowledge is not locally known
Description This cairn is located on the coast edge and has suffered considerable damage from coastal erosion. The original dimensions are unknown; it is now sub-oval in shape, measuring 8m by 20m. It stands up to 3m high, above bedrock. The eastern side has been severely damaged by the sea; quantities of stony core material are exposed and eroding in the banks and there are occasional hints of structural stone. The western side has been damaged by cattle poaching. There was some suggestion of recent amateur digging within the body of the mound at the time of this visit. This site requires urgent attention; investigation of the remaining portion may at least provide a ground plan, a date, a summary of the stratigraphy and may determine if there was a central chamber. Ref.: NSA (1845), Vol 15, 136; Marwick, H (1923) 'Antiquarian Notes on Sanday', POAS, 1 (1922-3), 21-9; RCAHMS (1946) # 450; RCAHMS (1980) #1.
Further investigation; evidence of erosion so urgent investigation required.
Comments possible deliberate deturfing visible in small patches

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