Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandDownLady annesley's fish trap. fish trap
FISH TRAP

Lady annesley's fish trap. fish trap

Down, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 13932
Site type
FISH TRAP
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Lady Annesley's Fish Trap is an ancient fish trap located in County Down, Northern Ireland. The structure represents a form of fishing infrastructure that exploited tidal movements to capture fish, a practice with roots extending into the medieval period and earlier. Fish traps of this type were constructed using stone or wooden elements positioned in rivers or coastal waters to direct and contain fish during tidal cycles. The site is recorded within the Northern Ireland Sites and Monuments Record under monument identification 13932.

Lady annesley's fish trap. fish trap is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 13932. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Lady annesley's fish trap. fish trap?

Lady Annesley's Fish Trap is an ancient fish trap located in County Down, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 13932.

Who is responsible for protecting Lady annesley's fish trap. fish trap?

Lady annesley's fish trap. fish trap is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Ni. The official designation reference is 13932.

What other scheduled monuments are near Lady annesley's fish trap. fish trap?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wwii pillbox - dhp no.3 (0.3 km), Lady annesley's fish trap. fish trap (0.4 km), Newcastle harbour. harbour (0.6 km).

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