Monument record MHG51249 - Anti-Invasion Pimples, Castlehill Harbour
Summary
A group of Second World War anti-invasion pimples located on the beach to the east of Castlehill Harbour.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 19825 68541 (11m by 10m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND16NE |
| Civil Parish | OLRIG |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A group of Second World War anti-invasion pimples located on the beach to the east of Castlehill Harbour. The pimples have been stragically positioned to impede invading forces (especially landing craft) from easy access to, and movement around, the beach and presumably from gaining easy access to Castlehill Harbour. They were probably positioned in association with the tank traps on the eastern wall of Castlehill Harbour. Note that the geographical representation is indicative of extent only and is not accurate <1>.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SHG23286 Verbal Communication: Puls, A. Comment by Andrew Puls, HC Archaeologist.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Aug 12 2008 4:42PM
