Building record MHG51473 - Military Generator House, Hill of Ulbster
Summary
Second World War generator house. Associated with the Hill of Ulbster Chain Home Low radar station. One of 17 buildings in the group.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 33182 42364 (6m by 7m) (Mastermap) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND34SW |
| Old County | CAITHNESS |
| Civil Parish | WICK |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
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Full Description
At the N end of the complex is a small generator house measuring 6m from NNE to SSW by 5.2m transversely overall. Brick-built with a flat concrete roof and floor, there is a wide entrance and window in the ESE side and the interior contains low plinths for two generators.
Visited by RCAHMS (JRS, IF) 7 September 2004.
Site visited 07/11/2008. As described above - no change. One of the two windows in the W elevation has been blocked <1>. The generator house was photographed <2>.
Sources/Archives (3)
- --- SHG2512 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> SHG23286 Verbal Communication: Puls, A. Comment by Andrew Puls, HC Archaeologist.
- <2> SHG23993 Image/Photograph(s): Puls, A. Site Visit Photographs. Colour. . Digital. 07/11/2008.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Dec 22 2008 11:51AM
