MHG51248 - Tank Traps, Castlehill Harbour
Summary
A group of six aligned Second World War tank traps positioned on the landward end of the eastern harbour wall.
Type and Period (1)
- TANK TRAP (Built, Second World War - 1939 AD to 1945 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Six Second World War tank traps positioned in a line along the landward end of the eastern harbour wall. The exact reason for placing the tank traps in this position is unclear although it is a possibility that they were placed to improve the defensive capability of the harbour from attack directly off of the adjacent beach where a series of anti-invasion pimples are located <1>.
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 19818 68541 (4m by 9m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND16NE |
| Civil Parish | OLRIG |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
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Related Monuments/Buildings (3)
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