MHG56136 - Air raid shelters - Evanton Airfield, Alness

Summary

Three air raid shelters noted by ARCH's Evanton Wartime Remains project in 2013.

Type and Period (1)

AIR RAID SHELTER (Second World War - 1939 AD? to 1945 AD?)

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None recorded

Full Description

Three air raid shelters were noted by ARCH's Evanton Wartime Remains project in 2013. They are indicated on 1946 RAF map near to Newton House, two at NH 61926 66849 and NH 61890 66885 and a further one south at NH 61901 66865. The two closest to the house were in good condition in 2013, with preserved metal hatches and doors, although the hatches were becoming quite rusted. The third no longer survived. Contributors: Alasdair Cameron, Alan Kinghorn, Roddie Lovett <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

<1> SHG25830 Dataset/Database File: Archaeology for Communities in the Highlands (ARCH). 2013. Evanton Wartime Remains. Archaeology for Communities in the Highlands (ARCH). Yes. MDB. Site 58.

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Grid reference	Centred NH 6190 6686 (44m by 48m) (3 map features)
Map sheet	NH66NW
Geographical Area	ROSS AND CROMARTY
Civil Parish	ALNESS

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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Part of: Evanton Airfield - Evanton, Alness (Monument) (MHG25210)

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External Links (1)

http://www.archhighland.org.uk/evanton-wartime-remains.asp (Link to ARCH project page)

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