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
20/05/2015
Showing NE half of building submerged, Looking SE
training1
20/05/2015
Closer view, looking SE
training1
20/05/2015
Looking NW
training1
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.