Building record MHG52970 - WW2 military buildings, St Catherines Cross, Fearn

Summary

The remains of several WW2 military buildings, some upstanding and some surviving as only hut bases.

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Grid reference Centred NH 82944 80772 (75m by 147m) (Centred)
Map sheet NH88SW
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Civil Parish FEARN

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An enclosed arrangement of military buildings is depicted on the 5th edition Ordnance Survey map c.1959. A site visit by a member of HCAU staff in 2009 confirmed these to be of Second World War type. The purpose of the buildings is not known. <1><2>

One of the hut bases at the southern end of the site is to be removed in the course of construction of a new house. Photographs were submitted to the HER as part of a planning condition. <3>

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1959-1963. Ordnance Survey 6 inch map: Epoch 5a.
  • <2> Image/Photograph(s): Puls, A. Site Visit Photographs. Colour. . Digital. 17/07/2009.
  • <3> Image/Photograph(s): Unknown. 10/2009. Photographs of hut base at St Catherines Cross, Fearn. Colour. . Digital.

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Record last edited

Dec 15 2009 1:01PM

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