Carved depressions at Low Hauxley (Hauxley)
Carved depressions at Low Hauxley, Photo by ARS Ltd
Square depressions have been carved into natural stone on the beach at Low Hauxley. These are of unknown date or function but are probably related to the fishing industry. They could be Bratt holes, used for the storage of bait and used to keep a catch fresh. Alternatively, they could be fishing traps of some description or used to store fishing equipment, although the latter is unlikely due to their positioning in the inter-tidal zone.
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FIELD SURVEY, Northumberland Coastal Survey 1992; GUARD
PHOTOGRAPHIC SURVEY, Northumberland Coastal Survey 1992; GUARD
DESK BASED ASSESSMENT, Low Hauxley review of archaeological interventions and site condition 2010; Archaeological Research Services
FIELD SURVEY, North East Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment - Phase 2 2010; Archaeological Research Services
PHOTOGRAPHIC SURVEY, Northumberland Coastal Survey 1992; GUARD
DESK BASED ASSESSMENT, Low Hauxley review of archaeological interventions and site condition 2010; Archaeological Research Services
FIELD SURVEY, North East Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment - Phase 2 2010; Archaeological Research Services
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