Building record MHG51247 - Air Raid Shelter, Castlehill Pavement Works

Summary

Second World War air raid shelter, one of a number of Second World War military buildings and installations in the area.

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Grid reference Centred ND 19703 68494 (4m by 5m)
Map sheet ND16NE
Civil Parish OLRIG
Geographical Area CAITHNESS

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Second World War air raid shelter, one of a number of Second World War military buildings in and around Castletown and Castlehill. Constructed of brick with a concrete roof. A blast wall covers the entrance. The shelter has two roof-height vents on the NE elevation and no windows <1>.

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  • <1> Verbal Communication: Puls, A. Comment by Andrew Puls, HC Archaeologist.

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Record last edited

Aug 12 2008 4:42PM

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