MHG58735 - Fish Trap - Oscaig, Raasay
Summary
A possible fishtrap visible on aerial photography.
Type and Period (1)
- FISH TRAP? (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A possible fish trap is visible offshore at Oscaig in aerial photography taken 1999-2001. <1>
A short arc of stones photographed by RCAHMS in 2009 in the bay at Oscaig may be the remains of a fish trap. See link below to HES Canmore record for aerial photos. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 5459 3806 (29m by 21m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG53NW |
| 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/315269/raasay-oscaig (Link to online HES Canmore record)
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