MHG53781 - WWII Coastal defences - W of Dornoch Point
Summary
Over 130 wooden posts, cut short, embedded into the sand, some arranged in linear patterns, located to the west of Dornoch Point. It was suggested that these represented possible WWII Coastal defences.
Type and Period (2)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Upwards of 50 + upright wooden posts c. 0.2 m in diameter embedded into the sand, none stand taller than 0.5 m and have been cut short, with what appears to be, an axe. Some arranged into linear patterns but with wide spaces (c. 10 m) between them. Possible WWII coastal defences. Spread over a very large area to the west of Dornoch Point. <1>
These defences were surveyed by the Dornoch Firth Archaeological Society in September 2007. Further information will be submitted to the HER in due course. <2>
NOTE: no further information was subsequently received directly - <3> was put together from material uploaded to the HistorylInks website [IS-L 10/06/2026].
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SHG24912 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Sneddon, D, Gheorghiou, D, Hansom, J and Shearer, I. 03/2010. East Sutherland Coastal Zone Assessment survey: Data Structure Report. Glasgow University Archaeological Research Division (GUARD). 12/9/10. Digital. Site 74. XY
- <2> SHG25385 Text/Correspondence: Higgins, P. 06/2011. Emails and photographs from Pete Higgins of Archaeology North Ltd regarding 2007 survey. Digital.
- <3> SHG30064 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Dornoch Firth Archaeological Society/Group. 2007. GPS survey, WWII anti-glider defences, west of Dornoch Point 2007. Dornoch Firth Archaeological Society/Group. Digital.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 7918 8783 (2043m by 999m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH78NE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
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