MHG27900 - AA Battery, Hill of Man
Summary
An anti-aircraft heavy gun battery, the concrete foundations of which were still extant in 2008.
Type and Period (1)
- HEAVY ANTI AIRCRAFT BATTERY (Second World War - 1939 AD to 1945 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Recorded in Redfern, "20th Century fortifications in the UK" two 3 inch guns.
A M Fox, Highland Council, 11.12.01
Anti-aircraft heavy AA Battery. J A Guy, 20th Century Defences (report nos 1,8, & 11).
A M Fox, Highland Council, 09.10.01.
Created automatically by NMRS Register Utility
User: Admin, Date: Fri 10 Mar 2000
A number of concrete pads relating to the gun battery are still present on the site, which is the subject of a planning application for housing. Further information can also be found in the planning application file. <1>
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 3723 4982 (73m by 223m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND34NE |
| Civil Parish | WICK |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/119920 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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