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During the field survey, information on the character and erosion of the coastline was collected. This information was provided to the Project Geomorphologist, Dr Mike Cressey, in order that he could undertake targeted site visits following the walkover survey, check the findings of any eroding archaeological sites and assess what mechanisms were leading to erosion of those sites. Field notes, digital photographs and other topographical information were added to the coastal geomorphology maps. The GIS database incorporates the coastal geology and geomorphology and erosion information, placed onto colour-coded digital base-maps. Known archaeological sites and monuments within the survey transect were visited wherever possible. Site descriptions were recorded onto pro forma coastal survey sheets and included details on erosion and the condition of existing and newly discovered archaeological sites in accordance with HS APP4. Each site was allocated a unique identifier and its location recorded using a Thales MobileMapper TM Global Positioning System (GPS) instrument, which provided a ten-figure grid reference with >1m accuracy. A full digital photographic record was maintained. The survey did not include any invasive archaeological investigation, nor any detailed emergency recording, sampling or retrieval of artefactual material. 2.5 Report Format In this report we use the term shoreline to refer to the distinct boundary between land and sea that changes with the tides. A coastal unit defines the areas between numbered cut-off points that demarcate individual sections of coastline which has been classified according to its eroding, stable or accreting status. The results are presented sequentially for each coastal unit and follow the standard format (Ashmore 1994). Elements include an introductory section followed by sections detailing the coastal geology/morphology, coastal erosion and archaeological gazetteer and maps. These are followed by a section incorporating results and observations. This is followed by a list of references and appendices. Sites recorded by GUARD in their DBA have been given the prefix G followed by the number allocated in the DBA, to distinguish them from the field recorded sites and to allow cross-referencing between this report and GUARD’s (Sneddon 2006). Each survey area is accompanied by three individual maps. These maps contain data on the Hinterland Geology and Coastal Geomorphology, Erosion Class, and Built Heritage and Archaeology. The gazetteer entries include the following categories: Hinterland Geology and Coastal Geomorphology Identification number and name of coastal section National grid reference Distance of coastal section Typical deposit type on the foreshore Height of cliff Hinterland geomorphology Description UISN2/1262/0 7 CFA
Erosion Identification number and name of coastal section National grid reference Distance of coastal section Type of erosion present Description Built Heritage and Archaeology Identification number and site name National Monuments Record of Scotland number Source National grid reference Status Site type Period/date Condition Recommendation UISN2/1262/0 8 CFA
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