Building record MHG31993 - Allt Briste lookout post

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Location

Grid reference Centred ND 0489 1680 (10m by 10m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet ND01NW
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Old County SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish KILDONAN

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Full Description

Site revealed during walkover survey of coastguard lookout post of brick with concrete floor and roof. Roller shutters on windows, small toilet room to E end and roof ladder and base for scope on roof. 5m x 3m. Exactly the same size and style as site 8. <1>

Concrete and brick rectangular structure measuring c. 6.5 m by 3.5 m. One door on SW side, 2 shuttered openings on SE side. Ladders to flat roof with remains of fixings for spot light/gun. One small compartment off main area. WWII lookout post in exposed position. <2>

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Farrell, S.. 2002. Report of Rapid Pre-afforestation Survey October 2002: Navidale Farm, Helmsdale, Highland. Stuart Farrell. 21/10/2002. Paper and Digital. Site 16.
  • <2> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Sneddon, D, Gheorghiou, D, Hansom, J and Sherarer, I. 03/2010. East Sutherland Coastal Zone Assessment survey: Data Structure Report. Glasgow University Archaeological Research Division (GUARD). 12/9/10. Digital. Site 391.

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Record last edited

Sep 20 2010 11:09AM

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