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Balintraid, Cromarty Firth

Fishing Stand(S) (Period Unassigned)

Site Name Balintraid, Cromarty Firth

Classification Fishing Stand(S) (Period Unassigned)

Alternative Name(s) Nigg Bay; Balintraid Pier

Canmore ID 289566

Site Number NH77SW 67

NGR NH 7425 7115

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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Administrative Areas

  • Council Highland
  • Parish Kilmuir Easter
  • Former Region Highland
  • Former District Ross And Cromarty
  • Former County Ross And Cromarty

Archaeology Notes

NH77SW 67 7425 7115

A group of probable fishing stances 100m East of pier [NH77SW 11] in intertidal zone. Rectilinear and sub-circular shapes c.3-4m diameter, upstanding to c. 30-50cm. Built of beach cobbles. At least 8-9 seen. Features stand at edge of shingle/cobble beach and extend out over exposed bedrock platform.

CFA/MORA Coastal Assessment Survey 1998.

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