Monument record MHG54111 - Decoy Control Bunker, Torlundy

Summary

A small bunker and expansion chamber in Torlundy, are the control bunker for the nearby decoy bombing site. The bombing site provided a decoy for the aluminium works at Fort William.

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Grid reference Centred NN 1481 7711 (20m by 20m)
Map sheet NN17NW
Operational Area ROSS SKYE AND LOCHABER
Civil Parish KILDONAN
Geographical Area LOCHABER

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The site of the decoy control bunker for Lundy Decoy Site was located, in dense undergrowth.

It was initially thought that this building was an air raid shelter. Members of Lochaber Archaeological Society excavated down into the bunker. Two rooms were recorded - a Control Room with Escape Hatch and Generator Room with three engine beds. An expansion chamber was also recorded. <1>

Lochaber Archaeology Society are proposing to investigate this site in association with the Centre for Battlefield Archaeology. The programme of works will include site recording, prospective metal detecting and limited trial trenching. <2>

This site is described in the leaflet "War Years Over Lochaber" published by the Lochaber Archaeological Society. <3>

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Text/Manuscript: Briscoe, J M. 11/2010. Information on Torlundy Decoy Control Bunker, from Martin Briscoe. Yes. Digital.
  • <2> Text/Correspondence: Forestry Commission Scotland. 01/02/2011. Email from Matt Ritchie, FCS Archaeologist, regarding project design for works at WWII Decoy Site, Torlundy. Digital.
  • <3> Text/Publication/Leaflet: Lochaber Archaeological Society. 2012. War Years Over Lochaber. Digital (scanned as PDF).

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Record last edited

Feb 23 2012 3:15PM

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