This cairn is located on the coast edge and has suffered considerable damage from coastal erosion. The original dimensions are unknown; it is now sub-oval in shape, measuring 8m by 20m. It stands up to 3m high, above bedrock. The eastern side has been severely damaged by the sea; quantities of stony core material are exposed and eroding in the banks and there are occasional hints of structural stone. The western side has been damaged by cattle poaching. There was some suggestion of recent amateur digging within the body of the mound at the time of this visit. This site requires urgent attention; investigation of the remaining portion may at least provide a ground plan, a date, a summary of the stratigraphy and may determine if there was a central chamber. Ref.: NSA (1845), Vol 15, 136; Marwick, H (1923) 'Antiquarian Notes on Sanday', POAS, 1 (1922-3), 21-9; RCAHMS (1946) # 450; RCAHMS (1980) #1.
ShoreUPDATE June 2018
As described. Structural stonework visible in coast edge, some further damage since visit in 2013
Location
367650.00
1037540.00
27700
59.2232323
-2.5684853
Submitted photographs
Image
Date
Caption
User
08/06/2018
June 2018: coast edge and section through mound showing structural stonework
training1
08/06/2018
June 2018: View of mound at coast edge
training1
21/04/2013
Cairn in April 2014, looking SE
training1
21/04/2013
Augmund Howe - detail of eroding area
training1
21/04/2013
Augmund Howe Cairn - coast edge
training1
21/04/2013
Augmund Howe Cairn
training1
21/04/2013
Augmund Howe Cairn
queenkara
Submitted updates
Update id
Date
User
3315
08/06/2018
training1
Description
ShoreUPDATE June 2018
As described. Structural stonework visible in coast edge, some further damage since visit in 2013
900
21/04/2013
queenkara
Tidal state
Mid
Site located?
Yes
Proximity to coast edge
Coast edge
Coastally eroding?
active sea erosion; has eroded in the past
Threats
animal burrows; visitor erosion
Visibility above ground
Highly visible (substantial remains)
Visibility in section
Clearly visible in section
Access
accessible - difficult terrain; accessible on foot (footpath)
Local knowledge
is not locally known
Description
This cairn is located on the coast edge and has suffered considerable damage from coastal erosion. The original dimensions are unknown; it is now sub-oval in shape, measuring 8m by 20m. It stands up to 3m high, above bedrock. The eastern side has been severely damaged by the sea; quantities of stony core material are exposed and eroding in the banks and there are occasional hints of structural stone. The western side has been damaged by cattle poaching. There was some suggestion of recent amateur digging within the body of the mound at the time of this visit. This site requires urgent attention; investigation of the remaining portion may at least provide a ground plan, a date, a summary of the stratigraphy and may determine if there was a central chamber. Ref.: NSA (1845), Vol 15, 136; Marwick, H (1923) 'Antiquarian Notes on Sanday', POAS, 1 (1922-3), 21-9; RCAHMS (1946) # 450; RCAHMS (1980) #1.
Further investigation; evidence of erosion so urgent investigation required.
Comments
possible deliberate deturfing visible in small patches
