MHG58912 - Gun emplacement site, Isle of Ewe
Summary
Gun emplacement site from WW2 on Isle of Ewe
Type and Period (2)
- COAST BATTERY GUN SITE (Second World War - 1939 AD? to 1945 AD?)
- EXTRACTIVE PIT (Second World War - 1939 AD? to 1945 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Gun emplacement site with hardcore base. There is a borrow pit beside this site. The site was recorded in 2014 by Malone D, MacInnes A & Buchanan J as part of an archaeological survey of Isle Ewe. <1>
NGR adjusted based on 2009 aerial photographs <2>
Note; "No guns were ever placed on the island." p.61
Sources/Archives (2)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 8599 8707 (6m by 6m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG88NE |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | GAIRLOCH |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
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