Building record MHG25878 - Decontamination Centre, Loans of Tullich
Summary
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 8567 7702 (29m by 24m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH87NE |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Old County | ROSS-SHIRE |
| Civil Parish | FEARN |
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Full Description
A brick and concrete gas-decontamination centre is situated centrally within the camp at Loans of Tullich. Probably a type J for both wounded and unwounded men or women with two entrances at the NE end. Most of the internal divisions survive including the space for the boiler room. No painted signs were noted, but on the date of visit in poor light, it was not possible to see the wall spaces.
Visited by RCAHMS (DE, PM), January 1997
Constructed of reinforced concrete with a reinforced concrete roof. The incinerator stack is situated on the SW corner. It has been built to a ministry, rather than Admiralty pattern <1>.
The decontamination centre is externally well preserved. The incinerator stack still contains an original external light. The metal shutters are also in situ in between the two entrances at the NE end of the building. I agree with the RCAHMS that this is probably a Type J <2>.
An indepth discussion on decontamination centres and also an internal plan and elevation of the Type J centre can be found in <3>.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SHG21706 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Ash Consulting Group. 1999. Second World War Airfields at Tain and Fearn, Easter Ross. Ash Consulting Group. 30/07/1999. Paper (Copy). Pg 41, para 15.9.
- <2> SHG23286 Verbal Communication: Puls, A. Comment by Andrew Puls, HC Archaeologist.
- <3> SHG23287 Text/Publication/Volume: Francis, F. 1996. British Military Airfield Architecture: From Airships to the Jet Age. Paper (Original).
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Record last edited
Oct 2 2012 3:57PM
