32K views · 477 reactions | Looking out onto the Severn estuary fron...

This is the third video of Black rock lave net fisherman Martin's low tide journey out to a mid channel Severn estuary offshore reef only reachable on the biggest spring tides. 👍 At this point he still has quite a way to go and has stopped for a blow on an gravel bank we call " The Hill ". He would have already crossed two low tide channels of water called "The Lubey " & " Cannon ball Gut " . On the return journey if he gets his timing wrong both of these channels will fill on the flood tide an

A low tide severn estuary tour of what our Black rock lave net fishermen belive to be the site of a Mesolithic encampment. Over the years we have found many animal bones , structures and worked timber in this area. Sometimes it is completly covered with silt ,other days not..........Today some of it's secrets were on show. www.blackrocklavenets.co.uk | Black rock lave net heritage fishery

3.7K views · 440 reactions | Out at low tide yesterday on the Severn estuary taking time to enjoy an autumnal sunset . They say the best things in life are free and this is perhaps one example. Please take a minute to enjoy it  On par with a sunrise .........perhaps ! 樂 www.blackrocklavenets.co.uk | Black rock lave net heritage fishery | Facebook

13K views · 284 reactions | Few years go by without our Black rock lave net fishermen finding a battery at low tide out in the Severn estuary .樂 This particular example is a fair way offshore and quite a lump . We will pick it up one day when weather and tide allow . www.blackrocklavenets.co.uk | Black rock lave net heritage fishery | Facebook

5.3K views · 135 reactions | An unusual low tide find out on the Severn estuary Black rock lave net fishing grounds in the week. A shovel that has a very un-usual shape............. Perhaps used for feeding the boiler of a steam ship back in the day ??? www.blackrocklavenets.co.uk | Black rock lave net heritage fishery | Facebook

Yesterday ( 25th october ) was the 65th aniversary of one of the greatest Severn estuary disasters ever , the collision of two vessels with the Severn railway bridge . The Alkendale H was carrying heavy oil & the Wastdale H was loaded with petrol,,,,,,,,,Five men lost their lives ☹ Here we see one of the two video's made by Black rock lave net fishermen Richard & Martin who were guided out to the wrecks by a local lave net fisherman . www.blackrocklavenets.co.uk | Black rock lave net heritage fi

People often ask us did the building of the Second Severn crossing change anything on the Back rock lave net fishing grounds . 🤔The simple answer is YES , there have been many changes.👍 Here is one example .This particular area prior to the bridge being built was relitivly flat , now there are deep pools and gravel banks..... Change one thing out on the estuary and there will be changes else where....... We will feature other changes in future video's 👍 www.blackrocklavenets.co.uk | Black roc