MHG58401 - Intertidal Wall - Ardmore Bay

Summary

An intertidal boundary wall or remains of a fish trap are visible on aerial photography.

Type and Period (2)

  • WALL? (Post Medieval to 20th Century - 1560 AD? to 2000 AD?)
  • FISH TRAP? (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

An intertidal wall or remains of a fish trap were identified from aerial photography captured 1999-2001. It is south of MHG58401, an intertidal wall visible on the 1st edition OS map. Although this feature is not on the 1st edition OS map, it could be another a boundary wall of similar function. <1>

This wall was photographed during aerial surveys by RCAHMS in 2009 (see link below to HES record for photographs). <2>

Sources/Archives (2)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred NG 2203 6035 (81m by 85m) (2 map features)
Map sheet NG26SW
Geographical Area SKYE AND LOCHALSH
Civil Parish DUIRINISH

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