Westray, Nether Ouseness
Naust(S) (19th Century) - (20th Century)
Site Name Westray, Nether Ouseness
Classification Naust(S) (19th Century) - (20th Century)
Canmore ID 294721
Site Number HY45SE 101
NGR HY 45746 50105
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/294721
- Council Orkney Islands
- Parish Westray
- Former Region Orkney Islands Area
- Former District Orkney
- Former County Orkney
Field Visit (1998)
Located
Two boat noosts lie to the landward side of a rough track, some 5m from the head of the shore. The noosts are defined by a semi-circular drystone wall with an internal stone wall partition. They have pointed ends and measure 2m in width and 4m in length; the walls stand up to 0.5m high. One noost is overgrown with long grass, the other is in use and houses a modern boat.
Orkney Coastal Zone Assessment 1998.
