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Gorad Friars Bach Fish Weir is a Post Medieval fish weir located in Anglesey, Wales, constructed to exploit tidal movements for the capture of fish in coastal waters. The structure represents a form of maritime infrastructure characteristic of Welsh coastal exploitation during the Post Medieval period, when such weirs were integral to local subsistence and commercial fishing practices. The weir's physical form reflects the engineering knowledge required to construct effective barriers across tidal zones, designed to trap fish as waters receded. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, the site preserves evidence of historical fishing technology and the economic importance of marine resources to Anglesey's medieval and early modern communities.
Gorad Friars Bach Fish Weir is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference AN140. View the official record →
Gorad Friars Bach Fish Weir is a Post Medieval fish weir located in Anglesey, Wales, constructed to exploit tidal movements for the capture of fish in coastal waters. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference AN140.
Gorad Friars Bach Fish Weir dates from the post medieval period, and is classified as a fish weir. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Gorad Friars Bach Fish Weir 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 AN140.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hut Circles West of Corbri (9 km), Early Fields and Dwellings East of Llanllechid (9.3 km), Coed Uchaf Hut Group (9.4 km).
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