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

Lady annesley's fish trap. fish trap

Down, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 13933
Period
UNCERTAIN
Site type
FISH TRAP
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Lady Annesley's Fish Trap is an uncertain fish trap located in County Down, Northern Ireland. The monument represents a form of medieval or early modern aquatic infrastructure, though the precise dating and original function require further archaeological investigation. Fish traps of this period were typically constructed to exploit tidal movements or river flow for the capture of fish, serving both subsistence and commercial purposes. The site's attribution to Lady Annesley suggests a post-medieval association, though the structural remains themselves may derive from an earlier phase of use or construction.

Lady annesley's fish trap. fish trap is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 13933. 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 uncertain fish trap located in County Down, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 13933.

What period does Lady annesley's fish trap. fish trap date from?

Lady annesley's fish trap. fish trap dates from the uncertain period, and is classified as a fish trap. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

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 13933.

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 (0.9 km).

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