A short length of probable wall eroding out of the sand section, surrounded by shell midden. It is not visible within the hinterland behind the sand section.
Update visit December 2015
There now appear to be two distinct areas of ?wall eroding out of the Northern escarpment slope on the northern end of the peninsula. The more easterly section can be traced up from the shoreline up the slope some 10-12 metres. It seems likely that these residual portions of wall might be associated with an enclosure to a settlement building which remains covered within the dune. There was limited evidence of midden material associated with both portions discovered, mostly shell remains with some bone fragments, some of which were carbonised.
Location
69482.00
871299.00
27700
57.6101189
-7.5368290
Submitted photographs
Image
Date
Caption
User
15/12/2015
The more westerly exposure
Smilemaker
15/12/2015
The eastern masonry remains
Smilemaker
Submitted updates
Update id
Date
User
2322
15/12/2015
Smilemaker
Tidal state
Low
Site located?
Yes
Proximity to coast edge
Coast edge
Coastally eroding?
active sea erosion; active wind erosion (in dunes only); has eroded in the past
Threats
stock erosion; animal burrows
Visibility above ground
Limited visibility (partial remains)
Visibility in section
Limited visibility in section
Access
easily accessible - no restrictions; accessible - difficult terrain; accessible on foot (footpath)
Local knowledge
is well visited
Description
A short length of probable wall eroding out of the sand section, surrounded by shell midden. It is not visible within the hinterland behind the sand section.
Update visit December 2015
There now appear to be two distinct areas of ?wall eroding out of the Northern escarpment slope on the northern end of the peninsula. The more easterly section can be traced up from the shoreline up the slope some 10-12 metres. It seems likely that these residual portions of wall might be associated with an enclosure to a settlement building which remains covered within the dune. There was limited evidence of midden material associated with both portions discovered, mostly shell remains with some bone fragments, some of which were carbonised.
Keep observation of the site to examine for any further uncovering of archaeological materials/remains/features
Comments
The site is very close to the public footpath through the RSPB Balranald reserve, and although the site is not obvious, it probably has a relatively high footfall locally