MHG56191 - Compass - Evanton Airfield, Alness

Summary

The site of a military compass noted by ARCH's Evanton Wartime Remains project in 2013.

Type and Period (1)

AIRCRAFT COMPASS PLATFORM (Second World War - 1939 AD? to 1945 AD?)

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Full Description

A military compass was noted by ARCH's Evanton Wartime Remains project in 2013. The remains of a large compass on the ground were clearly visible on the 1946 aerial photograph. This would have been used to ensure compasses were correctly set on the planes. <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 102.

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Grid reference	Centred NH 6270 6711 (22m by 21m) (2 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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