MHG56041 - Sentry hut - Fodderty, Ross and Cromarty
Summary
A sentry hut and munitions store noted by ARCH's Heritage Along the Kyle Line project in 2011.
Type and Period (1)
- SENTRY BOX (Second World War - 1939 AD to 1945 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
This site was noted in ARCH's Heritage Along the Kyle Line project in 2011. It was recorded as the remains of sentry hut guarding munitions store. Two photographs were submitted. It was found to be in poor condition. <1>
During WWII munitions were stored in tubes under key sidings on the Kyle line, at Fodderty and Durinish. In the event of an enemy invasion, the sidings could be blown up. The munitions were guarded by Norwegian sentries. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG25822 Dataset/Database File: Archaeology for Communities in the Highlands (ARCH). 2010-2012. Heritage Along the Kyle Line. Archaeology for Communities in the Highlands (ARCH). Yes. MDB. Site 9.
- <2> SHG25825 Text/Publication/Article: Christensen, M. 1997. Demolition preparations on the Kyle Line. Highland Railway Journal. 16-17. pp. 16-17.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 5094 5899 (16m by 18m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH55NW |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | FODDERTY |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
External Links (1)
- http://www.archhighland.org.uk/heritage-along-the-kyle-line.asp (Link to ARCH project website)
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