MHG58686 - Fish Trap - Offshore, Rubha an Torra Mhoir
Summary
A fish trap is visible in aerial photography.
Type and Period (1)
- FISH TRAP (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A long, very gently curving fish trap is visible on aerial photography taken 1999-2001, within the inter- tidal zone at Rubha an Torra Mhoir. <1>
A feature that may be a fish trap is visible on oblique aerial photographs taken by RCAHMS 2009. A curving wall appears to enclose an oval area measuring 100m from NE from SW by 60m transversely, on the SE side of the Rubh' an Torra Mhoir point.
Information from RCAHMS (GFG) 19 July 2011.
See link below to HES Canmore record for oblique aerial photography.
Sources/Archives (1)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 5300 3279 (78m by 99m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG53SW |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Civil Parish | PORTREE |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/311741/rubh-an-torra-mhoir (Link to online HES Canmore record)
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