Scheduled MonumentsWalesFish traps on Beach SW of Aberarth
Post Medieval/Modern · Fish Weir

Fish traps on Beach SW of Aberarth

Ceredigion, Wales
Cadw SAM CD281
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Fish Weir
Broad class
Agriculture and Subsistence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Fish traps on Beach SW of Aberarth is a fish weir of post-medieval and modern date located on the Ceredigion coast. The structure represents a form of fixed fishing installation designed to trap fish, exploiting tidal movements to capture stock for subsistence and commercial purposes. Such weirs were widely employed along Welsh coastal waters from medieval times onwards, with many examples persisting into the modern period as evidence of longstanding fishing practices. The site's designation reflects its importance as a material record of traditional maritime resource exploitation in this region.

Fish traps on Beach SW of Aberarth is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD281. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Fish traps on Beach SW of Aberarth?

Fish traps on Beach SW of Aberarth is a fish weir of post-medieval and modern date located on the Ceredigion coast. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD281.

What period does Fish traps on Beach SW of Aberarth date from?

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 Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Fish traps on Beach SW of Aberarth?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Fish traps on Beach SW of Aberarth?

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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