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Westray, Bay Of Havey

Naust(S) (Modern)

Site Name Westray, Bay Of Havey

Classification Naust(S) (Modern)

Alternative Name(s) Ramsay Ness

Canmore ID 2750

Site Number HY44NE 17

NGR HY 4892 4593

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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Administrative Areas

  • Council Orkney Islands
  • Parish Westray
  • Former Region Orkney Islands Area
  • Former District Orkney
  • Former County Orkney

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Field Visit (June 1981)

Bay of Havey HY 4892 4593 HY44NE

There are two recent stone-built nausts on the grass surface at the head of a small geo.

RCAHMS 1983, visited June 1981.

(OR 897).

Field Visit (1998)

HY 4899 4593 - Two modern stone noosts are situated on the grass at the head of the geo. They measure 5.75m in length by 2m in width and are filled with debris.

Moore and Wilson, 1998

Coastal Zone Assessment Survey

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