MHG30354 - Gun emplacement, Newhall Point

Summary

An anti aircraft gun emplacement associated with the oil depot at Invergordon.

Type and Period (1)

ANTI AIRCRAFT GUN EMPLACEMENT (First mentioned, Second World War - 1943 AD to 1943 AD)

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Full Description

For vulnerable point of NH76NW0188. One 40mm Bofors gun on MK II platform, mounting unknown. See NH76NW0189, NH76NW0190 & NH66NE0138 for associated sites. Info from Redfern, "20th Century fortifications in the UK" vol IV. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

<1> SHG22901 Text/Report: Redfern, N. I.. 1998. Twentieth Century Fortifications in the United Kingdom - Volume 4, Site Gazetteers: Scotland (i) 1998. Redfern, N. I.. . Paper (Copy). p 53, VP 312, 3.

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Grid reference	Centred NH 709 669 (100m by 100m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	NH76NW
Geographical Area	ROSS AND CROMARTY
Civil Parish	RESOLIS

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Related to: Possible military installation, Newhall Point, Balblair (Monument) (MHG52376)

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