MHG51546 - Site of operations room, Raigmore House, Inverness
Summary
Site of the operations bunker, built in 1941 as part of 14 Group RAF Fighter Command headquarters.
Type and Period (3)
- OPERATIONS ROOM (In use, Second World War to 20th Century - 1941 AD to 1946 AD)
- ROYAL OBSERVER CORPS SITE (In use, 20th Century - 1958 AD to 1988 AD)
- BUNKER (Built, Second World War - 1941 AD to 1941 AD)
Protected Status
Full Description
This bunker was built in 1941 as the operations room for 14 Group RAF Fighter Command headquarters, which were being moved from temporary accommodation at the Drumossie Hotel. The operations room ceased to function in 1946 after which it was taken over by the Royal Observer Corps. The bunker was refurbished in the early 1990s, but the site was subsequently sold to a developer and the bunker was demolished in 2002. The only exception was the former filter room, which is now used by Highland Council as an emergency planning centre. <1><2>
Sources/Archives (2)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 68221 45407 (33m by 75m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH64NE |
| Civil Parish | INVERNESS AND BONA |
| Geographical Area | INVERNESS |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (2)
- http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB49181 (Online designation description (Historic Environment Scotland))
- http://www.subbrit.org.uk/rsg/sites/i/inverness_roc_hq/index.htm (View the record for this site on the Subterranea Britannica website)
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