Monument record MHG56300 - Possible fish trap - near Tarradale House

Summary

A possible fish trap seen during a site visit in 2012.

Location

Grid reference Centred NH 5561 4856 (24m by 23m)
Map sheet NH54NE
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Operational Area ROSS SKYE AND LOCHABER
Civil Parish KILLEARNAN

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

This structure was visited by R Spencer-Jones in 2012 as part of a condition survey of sites around the Beauly Firth as part of the SCAPE Project. This is a low lying stony structure visible at low tide, consisting of two parts. From the shore at NH55610 48565 there is an approx 10 m by 5 m irregular mound of stones, with a probably lower less stony continuation into the Firth for approx another 15 m. It is unclear whether this is an eroded and accreted fish trap, or pier. Local knowledge is equivocal. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Text/Report: Spencer-Jones, R.. 2012. Tarradale and Spittal Shore Marine Structures for HER. North of Scotland Archaeological Society (NOSAS). Yes. Digital.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jan 7 2014 11:01AM

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