Monument record MHG53566 - Fox holes, The Ord

Summary

A series of five small hollows were recorded during topographic survey. It is suggested they are firing positions made for one person.

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Grid reference NC 5761 0522 (point) (Surveyed)
Map sheet NC50NE
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Operational Area CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS
Civil Parish LAIRG

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A series of five small hollows were recorded in a line 6m to 10m apart during topographic survey. They comprise a sub-rectangular hollow 1m by 2m and up to 0.3m deep next to a small mound up to 0.5m high, presumably made from the spoil created when digging the hole. It is suggested they are firing positions made for one person, facing E and SE. A number of other hollows across this area have been suggested as Second World War exercise firing positions. <1>

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  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Dalland, M. 05/2010. A Topographic Archaeological Survey of the Ord Prehistoric Landscape: Lairg, North Highland. Headland Archaeology Ltd. Digital. HA11.7.

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Record last edited

Jul 27 2010 2:36PM

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