Fox Trap Two

Note the inward sloping wall

One of the walled shelters

The remains of the old trap

Trap Two sits 400 meters above sea level, in quite a dilapidated condition, much of the masonry having fallen into the centre of the trap. In spite of knowing its location it is extremly difficult to spot in the boulder field.

The overhang of the internal walls are still evident; the trap must have been a good 2 meters in height at one time, many large stones being used in its construction.

Of the three traps described, Trap 2 is by far the most interesting, as within 8 meters there are two small caves partially walled to form shelters, presumably for hunters? There are quite a few unwalled caves in the vicinity which are ? entrances underground and some evidence of blocking. Nearby is what has been described as another partially constructed trap, presumably to replace the other which appears to be of great age.

Construction & Purpose

Fox Trap 1

Fox Trap 2

Fox Trap 3

Fox Trap 4

Fox Trap 5

Fox Bield