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Vatersay, Orosay

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Fish Trap(S) (Period Unassigned)

Site Name Vatersay, Orosay

Classification Fish Trap(S) (Period Unassigned)

Alternative Name(s) Orosaigh; Bhatarsaigh

Canmore ID 277902

Site Number NL69NW 138

NGR NL 6391 9714

NGR Description NL 6392 9705 and NL 6395 9724

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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General oblique aerial view over the island of Vatersay with the causeway and fish traps in the foreground, taken from the E.
General oblique aerial view over the island of Vatersay with the causeway and fish traps in the foreground, taken from the E.General oblique aerial view over the island of Vatersay with the causeway and fish traps in the foreground, taken from the E.General oblique aerial view over the island of Vatersay with the causeway and fish traps in the foreground, taken from the ESE.General oblique aerial view over the island of Vatersay with the causeway and fish traps in the foreground, taken from the ENE.

Administrative Areas

  • Council Western Isles
  • Parish Barra
  • Former Region Western Isles Islands Area
  • Former District Western Isles
  • Former County Inverness-shire

Archaeology Notes

NL69NW 138 6391 9714 (NL 6392 9705 and NL 6395 9724)

The remains of two fish traps in the shallows to the N and S of Orosaigh have been recorded on oblique aerial photographs (RCHAMSAP 2005).

Information from RCAHMS (DCC) 22 December 2005.

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Aerial Photographic Interpretation (22 December 2005)

2005 RCAHMS Aerial Survey

The remains of two fish traps in the shallows to the N and S of Orosaigh have been recorded on oblique aerial photographs (RCHAMSAP 2005).

Information from RCAHMS (DCC) 22 December 2005.

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