MHG31993 - Allt Briste lookout post
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Type and Period (1)
- LOOKOUT (Modern - 1901 AD to 2100 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Site revealed during walkover survey of coastguard lookout post of brick with concrete floor and roof. Roller shutters on windows, small toilet room to E end and roof ladder and base for scope on roof. 5m x 3m. Exactly the same size and style as site 8. <1>
Concrete and brick rectangular structure measuring c. 6.5 m by 3.5 m. One door on SW side, 2 shuttered openings on SE side. Ladders to flat roof with remains of fixings for spot light/gun. One small compartment off main area. WWII lookout post in exposed position. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG21894 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Farrell, S.. 2002. Report of Rapid Pre-afforestation Survey October 2002: Navidale Farm, Helmsdale, Highland. Stuart Farrell. 21/10/2002. Paper and Digital. Site 16.
- <2> SHG24912 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Sneddon, D, Gheorghiou, D, Hansom, J and Shearer, I. 03/2010. East Sutherland Coastal Zone Assessment survey: Data Structure Report. Glasgow University Archaeological Research Division (GUARD). 12/9/10. Digital. Site 391.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 0489 1680 (10m by 10m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND01NW |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | KILDONAN |
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