Monument record MHG51380 - Emergency Air Raid Shelter, Loans of Tullich

Summary

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

Location

Grid reference Centred NH 85713 76931 (9m by 10m)
Map sheet NH87NE
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Old County ROSS-SHIRE
Civil Parish FEARN

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Type and Period (1)

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 appears structurally sound but internally is heavily overgrown with mature trees and shrubs <1>. Photographed <2>.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Verbal Communication: Puls, A. Comment by Andrew Puls, HC Archaeologist.
  • <2> Image/Photograph(s): Puls, A. Site Visit Photographs. Colour. . Digital.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Related Events/Activities (0)

Record last edited

Nov 4 2009 12:52PM

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