MHG52862 - Rifle butts, Cow Hill
Summary
Rifle butts for a former rifle range west of Cow Hill.
Type and Period (2)
- RIFLE BUTTS (Constructed, 19th Century - 1871 AD? to 1900 AD)
- MILITARY SITE? (Second World War - 1939 AD to 1945 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A roofless concrete structure with concrete pillars noted during a walkover survey in June 2008. <1> The survey report suggests that these date from WW2 due to the location and views over Loch Linnhe. However, a rifle range is depicted on the 2nd edition Ordnance Survey map c.1900 with targets marked in this location. It is possible that the site was re-used by the military. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG24193 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Shaw, C and Mckee, K. 03/2009. Glencoe WTW: Archaeological and Built Heritage Desk-based Assessment and Walkover Survey. Jacobs Engineering UK Ltd. 26/03/2009. Digital. Site 11.
- <2> SHG23940 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1900-5. Ordnance Survey 2nd edition 25 inch map: Inverness. Digital.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NN 10781 73410 (7m by 10m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NN17SW |
| Civil Parish | KILMALLIE |
| Geographical Area | LOCHABER |
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