MHG51311 - Possible fish trap at Cam-allt, Lochcarron
Summary
A post-medieval fish trap at the north end of Lochcarron.
Type and Period (2)
- COASTAL FISH WEIR (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
- FISH TRAP (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A visitor to the HER website in September 2008 submitted photographs of a post-medieval fish trap at the north end of Lochcarron near Cam-allt. <1><2>
The fish-trap is not depicted on the 1st edition or later Ordnance Survey maps. <3>
This fish trap is clealy visible on aerial photography as a very long linear structure which curves inland at its southern end. It measures approximately 225m in length. <4>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SHG23871 Text/Correspondence: Swan, P. 2008-9. Correspondence from Paul Swan regarding several sites in the Lochcarron area. Yes. Digital.
- <2> SHG23809 Image/Photograph(s): Swan, P. 2008-11. Photographs of various HER sites submitted by Paul Swan. Colour. Yes. Digital.
- <3> SHG23297 Verbal Communication: Tilbury, S. Comment by Sylvina Tilbury, HER Officer.
- <4> SHG27382 Image/Photograph(s)/Aerial Photograph/Vertical: Get Mapping. 2009. Getmapping aerial photography 2009. XY
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 92776 40417 (108m by 184m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG94SW |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | LOCHCARRON |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/331343/port-nam-faochag (Link to online HES Canmore record)
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