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Fish traps on Beach SW of Aberarth is a fish weir of Post Medieval and Modern date located on the foreshore near Aberarth in Ceredigion. The structure represents a traditional form of fish trap construction used to exploit tidal movements for the capture of fish, reflecting centuries of established fishing practice along the Welsh coast. Such weirs were typically constructed from stone and operated through the natural flow of tides, allowing fish to enter during high water before becoming trapped as the tide receded. The site is designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the care of Cadw, recognising its archaeological and historical importance as evidence of medieval and later subsistence and commercial fishing methods in the region.
Fish traps on Beach SW of Aberarth is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD281. View the official record →
Fish traps on Beach SW of Aberarth is a fish weir of Post Medieval and Modern date located on the foreshore near Aberarth in Ceredigion. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD281.
Fish traps on Beach SW of Aberarth dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a fish weir. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Fish traps on Beach SW of Aberarth is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Cadw — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Wales. The official designation reference is CD281.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castell Allt Craig-Arth (2.6 km), Allt Hengeraint Pillbox (3.2 km), Defended Enclosure 130m ENE of Capel Ciliau Aeron (5.8 km).
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