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Eilean na Carraidh is a prehistoric fish trap located in Argyllshire, Scotland. The structure consists of a stone-built weir or trap constructed in shallow water, designed to intercept and capture migratory fish, particularly salmon. Fish traps of this type represent an important subsistence resource exploitation strategy employed by coastal and riverine communities from the Neolithic period onwards, though many examples visible in the Scottish landscape date to later prehistoric and medieval periods. The physical remains at Eilean na Carraidh demonstrate the engineering knowledge required to harness tidal flows and fish behaviour for food production in early Scottish societies.
Eilean na Carraidh, fish trap is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10561. View the official record →
Eilean na Carraidh is a prehistoric fish trap located in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10561.
Eilean na Carraidh, fish trap is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM10561.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Torr a' Mhanaich, fort (0.3 km), Kilmore, church and burial ground (0.8 km), Aintuim, cairn 390m SW of (0.9 km).
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