MHG54851 - Jetty, Inver Aulavaig
Summary
No summary available.
Type and Period (2)
- JETTY (Undated)
- (Alternate Type) FISH TRAP (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Remains of curvilinear jetty of drystone construction (covered by seaweed) across the tidal river within Inver Aulavaig. 35 long, 2-4.0 wide, 0.5 high. Site identified during walkover survey in October 2010. <1>
Information imported from digital site gazetteer. <2>
This fish trap comprises a band of boulders drawn across the bay between the high and low water marks.
Information from HES, Survey and Recording (DCC) 23 March 2017
Sources/Archives (3)
- --- Interactive Resource/Online Database: RCAHMS. Canmore, online database of the Royal Commission for the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS). 333789.
- <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Birch, S and Peteranna, M. 11/2010. Woodland Management Scheme Archaeological Desk Based Assessment and Walkover Survey: Crofts 6 & 7, Tokavaig, Isle of Skye. West Coast Archaeological Services. Digital. Site 7.
- <2> Collection/Project Archive: West Coast Archaeological Services. 2010. Crofts 6 & 7, Tokavaig, Isle of Skye. West Coast Archaeological Services. Digital. Site 7.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 60514 12635 (33m by 15m) (GPS derived) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG61SW |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Civil Parish | SLEAT |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/333789/skye-inver-aulavaig (Link to online HES Canmore record)
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