Monument record MHG27900 - AA Battery, Hill of Man
Summary
An anti-aircraft heavy gun battery, the concrete foundations of which were still extant in 2008.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 3723 4982 (73m by 223m) (Estimated from sources) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND34NE |
| Old County | CAITHNESS |
| Civil Parish | WICK |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Recorded in Redfern, "20th Century fortifications in the UK" two 3 inch guns.
A M Fox, Highland Council, 11.12.01
Anti-aircraft heavy AA Battery. J A Guy, 20th Century Defences (report nos 1,8, & 11).
A M Fox, Highland Council, 09.10.01.
Created automatically by NMRS Register Utility
User: Admin, Date: Fri 10 Mar 2000
A number of concrete pads relating to the gun battery are still present on the site, which is the subject of a planning application for housing. Further information can also be found in the planning application file. <1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SHG23360 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Wombell, J, Malone, E and Wood, J. 02/03/2008. Archaeological Report: Hill of Man, Wick. Highland Archaeology Services Ltd. . Digital.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jul 16 2008 9:17AM
