MHG58162 - Fish Trap - Ratagan
Summary
A large fish trap identified from aerial photography at Ratagan.
Type and Period (1)
- FISH TRAP (Medieval to 19th Century - 1058 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A large fish trap was identified in the W of the bay from aerial photography.<1>
A fish trap was photographed during aerial surveys by RCAHMS in 2011 (see link below to HES record for photographs). <2>
GIS spatial data created in 2018 based on OS master map.<3>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SHG27491 Image/Photograph(s)/Aerial Photograph/Vertical: Get Mapping. 1999-2001. Get Mapping colour vertical aerial photography 1999-2001 (The Millennium Map).
- <2> SHG23282 Interactive Resource/Online Database: Historic Environment Scotland. Canmore.
- <3> SHG23361 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Mastermap. Digital. XY
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 9257 1918 (314m by 130m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG91NW |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Civil Parish | GLENELG |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/315753/ratagan (Link to online HES Canmore record)
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