Monument record MHG51468 - Military Building, Hill of Ulbster

Summary

Second World War foundation for military building. Associated with the Hill of Ulbster Chain Home Low radar station. One of 17 buildings in the group.

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Grid reference Centred ND 33238 42157 (3m by 5m) (Estimated from sources)
Map sheet ND34SW
Old County CAITHNESS
Civil Parish WICK
Geographical Area CAITHNESS

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A structure (711) comprising a concrete pad on the N and a double row of concrete pillars on the S, each of the latter 0.3m square and up to 0.45m in height. Measuring 5.4m from NNE to SSW by 1.9m transversely overall, these supported a structure that was also secured by ropes or wires to four anchor points on the NE, SE, SW, and NW respectively.
Visited by RCAHMS (JRS, IF) 7 September 2004.

Visited 07/11/2008. No change <1>. Feature photographed <2>.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • --- Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Mercer, R. J. & Hill, P.H.. 1985. Archaeological field survey in northern Scotland: Volume III: 1982-1983. University of Edinburgh. 30/01/1985. Paper and Digital. fig. 91.
  • <1> Verbal Communication: Puls, A. Comment by Andrew Puls, HC Archaeologist.
  • <2> Image/Photograph(s): Puls, A. Site Visit Photographs. Colour. . Digital. 07/11/2008.

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Record last edited

Dec 22 2008 11:49AM

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