MHG58937 - Fish trap, Isle of Ewe

Summary

Fish trap on Isle of Ewe

Type and Period (1)

  • FISH TRAP? (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A fish trap. The site was recorded in 2014 by Malone D, MacInnes A & Buchanan J as part of an archaeological survey of Isle Ewe. <1>

NGR adjusted based on 2009 aerial photographs <2>

Note; The report does not specify the exact location but a ridge on the shore visible on the aerial photograph resembles the outline of a fish trap. A short wall is also visible at NG 8616 8806 which could be part of the structure. (T.Blackie 13/11/18)

Sources/Archives (2)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred NG 8622 8808 (31m by 84m) (2 map features)
Map sheet NG88NE
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Civil Parish GAIRLOCH

Finds (0)

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Investigations/Events (1)

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