MHG54291 - Military camp, Dounreay Airfield

Summary

A small military camp visible on post war aerial photographs.

Type and Period (1)

  • MILITARY CAMP (20th Century - 1901 AD to 2000 AD)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

Aerial photographs dating to 1946 show what looks to be a disturbed area containing one standing unroofed structure and several (4?) platforms located at the junction of the A836 and the small road leading up to Lower Dounreay, on the eastern side. A 1964 aerial photograph shows one building and two platforms. By 1988 aerial photographs only reveal slight traces of the former disturbance. <1>

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Map

Location

Grid reference Centred NC 99120 66336 (129m by 105m) (2 map features)
Map sheet NC96NE
Civil Parish REAY
Geographical Area CAITHNESS

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