MHG63603 - WWII Military camp - S of Olrig House, Caithness
Summary
A WWII military camp to the south of Olrig House, Caithness.
Type and Period (1)
- MILITARY CAMP (Second World War - 1939 AD to 1945 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A WWII military camp to the south of Olrig House, Caithness. The concrete bases and remains of the access track are visible in aerial photography in a field opposite to Kirkfield to the south of Olrig House. Nine bases are immediately visible with the hint of a tenth in aerial photography taken in June 2003. More may lie in the woodland to the immediate northwest. To the north can be seen the bases of at least a further two buildings. <1>
The site is briefly mentioned in an online article on the WWII Military sites in Caithness. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- --- SHG29732 Text/Publication/Article: Guttridge, A.. 2001. WW2 Defences in Caithness - Part 1, Ground Defences (from Caithness Field Club Bulletin 2001). Caithness Field Club Bulletin 2001. Digital.
- <1> SHG27491 Image/Photograph(s)/Aerial Photograph/Vertical: Get Mapping. 1999-2001. Get Mapping colour vertical aerial photography 1999-2001 (The Millennium Map). XY
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 1856 6603 (293m by 277m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND16NE |
| Civil Parish | OLRIG |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (1)
- https://www.caithness.org/caithnessfieldclub/bulletins/2001/world_war_two_defences.htm (View article online)
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