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MHG55348 - Invergarry ROC observation post - Laggan

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An observation post that was in use between 1960 and 1991.

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Although known as the Invergarry ROC observation post, it is situated at Laggan, on a small hill near the swing bridge over the Caledonian Canal.

The main structure is 4-sided, on a concrete base with a metal lid, bolted and padlocked in place with an adjacent, smaller square concrete structure with what appear to be ventilation shafts. There is also a capped pipe and smaller square structure at a distance of several feet from the main one. These are virtually hidden by the encroaching gorse and vegetation. According to the Subterranea Britannica website (subbrit.org.uk/location/highland), the post was opened in 1960 and closed in 1991. In 2001 all surface features remained intact with some flaking of the blue/green paint. It is one of a number situated along the Great Glen, with other examples at Fort William, Spean Bridge, Fort Augustus, Drumnachrochit and Inverness. <1>

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Grid reference	Centred NN 2989 9831 (32m by 30m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	NN29NE
Civil Parish	KILMONIVAIG
Geographical Area	LOCHABER

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