Field Visit

Date 24 April 2007

Event ID 612123

Category Recording

Type Field Visit

Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/612123

We were commissioned to conduct an archaeological deskbased assessment and walkover survey of an area, prior to a private dwelling development. This work was undertaken on 24 April 2007. The area lies on Kirkhouse Point, immediately S of a grade A-listed church set in a burial ground (ND49SE 27,

ND49SE 23).

ND 47001 90828 Wall and midden in N end sand quarry

ND 47025 90814 Occupation layers and structures in S end

sand quarry

ND 47164 90920 Mound to NE of cemetery

ND 47127 90892 Wall E of cemetery

The survey noted previously unrecorded extensive and complex archaeology with structures visible in the sand dune W of the church and a low grass-covered mound and a short length of curving rubble wall in the E. In light of these findings the development plans were abandoned.

Reports deposited with Orkney SMR and RCAHMS.

Funder: Mr and Mrs Critchlow

J Robertson 2007