Condition

2
Structure, possible longhouse
Early Medieval, Medieval
Shetland

Description

The remains of a rectangular structure are situated on level ground beside the shore. It measures at least 10m in length by 4m in width, although the north east corner of the building has been eroded by the sea. The walls are double-sided with a rubble core and measure between 1m to 1.5m in width. The stones used in their construction measure up to 0.5m by 0.75m. There were no internal features visible, but quantities of stone protruding from the earth in the surrounding area may be the remains of associated features. Part of circular dry stone enclosure lies to the west of the building. The remains may be those of a Norse or medieval settlement. 20.05.15 Site located, north side underwater, walls more poorly preserved than in description.

Location

438390.00
1134630.00
27700
60.0945015
-1.3115764

Submitted photographs

Image Date Caption User
Showing NE half of building submerged, Looking SE 20/05/2015 Showing NE half of building submerged, Looking SE training1
Showing NE half of building submerged, Looking SE
Closer view, looking SE 20/05/2015 Closer view, looking SE training1
Closer view, looking SE
Looking NW 20/05/2015 Looking NW training1
Looking NW

Submitted updates

Update id Date User
2054 20/05/2015 training1
Tidal state Mid
Site located? Yes
Proximity to coast edge Intertidal
Coastally eroding? active sea erosion
Threats none
Visibility above ground Limited visibility (partial remains)
Access accessible - difficult terrain; accessible on foot (no footpath)
Local knowledge is not locally known
Description The remains of a rectangular structure are situated on level ground beside the shore. It measures at least 10m in length by 4m in width, although the north east corner of the building has been eroded by the sea. The walls are double-sided with a rubble core and measure between 1m to 1.5m in width. The stones used in their construction measure up to 0.5m by 0.75m. There were no internal features visible, but quantities of stone protruding from the earth in the surrounding area may be the remains of associated features. Part of circular dry stone enclosure lies to the west of the building. The remains may be those of a Norse or medieval settlement. 20.05.15 Site located, north side underwater, walls more poorly preserved than in description.
Reassign to priority 2. Include in a project to survey the coast edge and intertidal sites on this peninsula.
Comments Becoming submerged.

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