Monument record MHG51373 - Emergency Air Raid Shelter, Loans of Tullich

Summary

Standard emergency air raid, or scramble shelter. Part of Loans of Tullich military camp.

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Grid reference Centred NH 85635 77041 (10m by 8m)
Map sheet NH87NE
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Old County ROSS-SHIRE
Civil Parish FEARN

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Full Description

A scramble, or emergency air raid shelter, one of a number located around the military camp. Designed for emergency use if a covered shelter could not be reached. It is designed to protect the occupants from blast and shrapnel. They are brick-built to a standard design and are common in such installations. This shelter has some superficial damage but is generally a well preserved example of the type <1>. Photographed <2>.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> 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).
  • <2> Verbal Communication: Puls, A. Comment by Andrew Puls, HC Archaeologist.

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Record last edited

Oct 2 2012 3:54PM

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