4.6 - GOODWICK - DINAS HEAD
Fishguard - Medieval Tidal Fish Trap
A Medieval Fish Trap , to the South East of Fishguard Harbour ,
the stones of the structure are visible on a low tide ( below 0.5m ) .
Dinas Head in the distance.
The 40m long arms of the V shaped structure are built from large boulders .
Fish were trapped when the Tide went out and could then be caught in nets.
Fish traps In Ceridigion (Aberarth , llanon) and Carmarthen Bay , Swansea Bay
used a combination of stone structures and willow fences to catch fish.
The CADW website lists 3 Fish Traps in Pembrokeshire .
At Fishguard Harbour - S/E ,
Fishguard Harbour - N/W ,
and Poppit Sands.
The CADW Aerial Photos give a better idea of these structures.
Ref: 9833
Date: 23/03/2012
Location: SM 9527 3777
