Print

MHG30681 - Second World War communications building, Torr a' Choit

Summary

A red brick shed that was probably used as a radio post during the Second World War.

Type and Period (4)

Protected Status

Full Description

A red brick shed measuring 4m by 2m is aligned N/S on a small knoll overlooking Loch Shiel. There is an entrance at the N and iron stanchions in the floor to support some piece of machinery. The shed is unroofed but the brickwork is stable. The bricks are stamped 'STEPEND'. Two concrete posts 150mm thick by 0.5m high (one has been dislodged) lies to the SE. Old timber posts lie 30m to the SE.
Staff at the NTS Visitor Centre suggested it was a Gun Emplacement used in the last war. However it is more likely that it was used as a radio post.
Torr a' Choit WGS, Glenfinnan. J Wordsworth, 08/03/00.
See assoc. docs. File (photos) & report 340. <1>

See link below to HES Canmore record for photos contributed by Martin Briscoe.

Sources/Archives (1)

Map

Location

Grid reference	Centred NM 90885 80693 (3m by 4m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	NM98SW
Civil Parish	ARISAIG AND MOIDART
Geographical Area	LOCHABER

Finds (0)

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Investigations/Events (1)

External Links (0)