MHG51470 - Military Building Platform, Hill of Ulbster
Summary
Second World War concrete platform for military building. Associated with the Hill of Ulbster Chain Home Low radar station. One of 17 buildings in the group.
Type and Period (2)
- HARD STANDING (Second World War - 1939 AD to 1945 AD)
- MILITARY BUILDING (Second World War - 1939 AD to 1945 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A building, reduced to it's concrete floor.
Visited by RCAHMS (JRS, IF) 7 September 2004.
Visited 07/11/2008. The concrete floor is located on the brow of a small ridge. The location of internal room divisions can be still be made out. The ground under the NE corner is eroding and a number of cracks are starting to appear in the concrete <1>. The platform was photographed <2>.
Sources/Archives (3)
- --- SHG2512 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Mercer, R. J. & Hill, P.H.. 1985. Archaeological field survey in northern Scotland: Volume III: 1982-1983. University of Edinburgh. 30/01/1985. Paper and Digital. fig. 91.
- <1> SHG23286 Verbal Communication: Puls, A. Comment by Andrew Puls, HC Archaeologist.
- <2> SHG23993 Image/Photograph(s): Puls, A. Site Visit Photographs. Colour. . Digital. 07/11/2008.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 33224 42157 (6m by 11m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND34SW |
| Civil Parish | WICK |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/95153 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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