Fwiw, the examples closest to the harbour are mapped by @CITiZAN1, but those most visible on the aerial photograph (above) further out to sea aren't; there are also some more to the north of the harbour too which I can't spot on the aerial photo but could also do with mapping :)
-
-
Show this threadThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
-
-
-
What age are they? I half-remember monastic foundations keeping fish tanks.
-
The database suggests modern-era on basis of mortar in some instances, and they looked that way to me when I last saw them (quite a few years back: so old the photos aren't on my hard disk so must be in an album somewhere!) — the ones furthest out to sea were well-preserved >
-
> with nice clean edges, several feet deep, a lip around the edges and three large, square holes cut at the further end of them about half a foot back from the main pit; the ones I saw were all open to the sea at one end :)
-
Fascinating! You really are expanding this simple country boys horizons. I never imagined the sea being harvested except in boats or the end of a line. I would love to know more.
-
Same! I recall be fascinated with them when I first stumbled on them years ago - really nice to have an explanation for them but would love to see a pic of them in use...!
End of conversation
New conversation -
-
-
Not a photo of the features in use, I'm afraid, but related:https://twitter.com/TimescapesKent/status/998257666605617153?s=20 …
-
Thanks!! :)
End of conversation
New conversation -
-
-
Also know as Bratt Holes in Northumberland - there are good examples in Beadnell. Also some at Robin Hood Bay. They kept fish fresh and alive and they had wooden lids.
-
Thanks! That's really useful to know, much appreciated!
End of conversation
New conversation -
-
-
Found your tweet! :)
Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
-
-
-
Brexit will put a stop to this fish nonsense. Or not. Or something.
Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
-
Loading seems to be taking a while.
Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.