Papa Westray, South Rendall
Kelp Pit(S) (Post Medieval)
Site Name Papa Westray, South Rendall
Classification Kelp Pit(S) (Post Medieval)
Canmore ID 296905
Site Number HY45SE 124
NGR HY 4840 5060
NGR Description HY 4840 5060 to HY 4850 5044
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
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- Council Orkney Islands
- Parish Papa Westray
- Former Region Orkney Islands Area
- Former District Orkney
- Former County Orkney
Field Visit (1998)
Four or more kelp pits are exposed in the coastal section between HY45SE 37 and HY45SE 42. They are straight-sided and are lined with stone. They measure up to 0.75m in width and are, on average, 0.4m deep. Most are filled with blown sand and loose stones. The soil surrounding the pit cut is scorched and discoloured.
Concentrations of rounded stones which are also visible in section may be part of kelp-working areas.
Moore and Wilson, 1998
Orkney Coastal Zone Assessment
