MHG59550 - Fishtraps - Fisherfield

Summary

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Type and Period (1)

  • FISH TRAP (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

Two submerged fish traps are faintly visible in aerial photography, located to the south of Fisherfield. <1>

These fishtraps were photographed during aerial surveys by RCAHMS in 2011 and 2013. Immediately to the north of these fishtrap were a number of kelp grids (see MHG59551). See link below to HES Canmore records for oblique aerial photos. <2>

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Map

Location

Grid reference Centred NG 4803 4242 (31m by 147m) (2 map features)
Map sheet NG44SE
Geographical Area SKYE AND LOCHALSH
Civil Parish PORTREE

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