MHG53186 - Concrete base, Corran Point
Summary
A rectangular concrete base that is possibly associated with the gun battery.
Type and Period (2)
- BUILDING (20th Century - 1901 AD to 2000 AD)
- MILITARY BUILDING? (Built, First World War - 1914 AD? to 1918 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Martin Briscoe reports that there is an approximately rectangular concrete base of a building at NN 01616 63442 which was possibly associated with the WW1 Royal Marines gun battery. <1><2>
Further research by Martin Briscoe. Pictures of the battery at the Royal Marine Museum, which come from the Imperial War Museum, show two searchlights with a hut below the gun positions on this site. This is possibly the location of the concrete base identified at this location. <3>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SHG22709 Text/Correspondence: Private individual. 2008-11. Feedback from website visitor. Yes. Digital. J M Briscoe, 26/01/2010.
- <2> SHG23810 Image/Photograph(s): Briscoe, J M. 2008-11. Information and photographs of various sites submitted by Martin Briscoe. Colour. Yes. Digital.
- <3> SHG24899 Text/Correspondence: Briscoe, J M. 09/2010. Email from Martin Briscoe regarding Corran Point Royal Marine Battery. Yes.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | NN 01616 63441 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NN06SW |
| Civil Parish | ARDGOUR |
| Geographical Area | LOCHABER |
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