MHG56153 - Propeller Casing - near Evanton Airfield, Alness

Summary

The find spot of a propeller casing noted by ARCH's Evanton Wartime Remains project in 2013.

Type and Period (2)

AIRCRAFT CRASH SITE? (Second World War - 1939 AD? to 1945 AD?)
FINDSPOT (Second World War - 1939 AD? to 1945 AD?)

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None recorded

Full Description

The find spot of a propeller casing was noted by ARCH's Evanton Wartime Remains project in 2013. A propeller spinner casing from the nose cone of a plane was located on the mud flats near the airfield. Date and identification were unknown. This could have been from a crash, or part of the debris from the airfield dumped on the shore. Contributor: Adrian Clark. <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 80.

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Location

Grid reference	NH 6287 6727 (point) Indicative centroid
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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