MHG52970 - WW2 military buildings, St Catherines Cross, Fearn
Summary
The remains of several WW2 military buildings, some upstanding and some surviving as only hut bases.
Type and Period (1)
- MILITARY SITE (Second World War - 1939 AD to 1945 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
An enclosed arrangement of military buildings is depicted on the 5th edition Ordnance Survey map c.1959. A site visit by a member of HCAU staff in 2009 confirmed these to be of Second World War type. The purpose of the buildings is not known. <1><2>
One of the hut bases at the southern end of the site is to be removed in the course of construction of a new house. Photographs were submitted to the HER as part of a planning condition. <3>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SHG23794 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1959-1963. Ordnance Survey 6 inch map: Epoch 5a.
- <2> SHG23993 Image/Photograph(s): Puls, A. Site Visit Photographs. Colour. . Digital. 17/07/2009.
- <3> SHG24559 Image/Photograph(s): Unknown. 10/2009. Photographs of hut base at St Catherines Cross, Fearn. Colour. . Digital.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 82944 80772 (75m by 147m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH88SW |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | FEARN |
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