Monument record MHG54167 - Fox Hole/Bunker, Loch Leven

Summary

A T-shaped foxhole, overlooking Loch Leven.

Location

Grid reference NN 1756 6169 (point) (Surveyed)
Map sheet NN16SE
Operational Area ROSS SKYE AND LOCHABER
Civil Parish LISMORE AND APPIN
Geographical Area LOCHABER

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Situated on a knoll above the road into Kinlochleven that runs along the south side of the loch is the remains of this foxhole. With commanding views down the loch to the west this T-shaped feature consists of a ditch 1.0 m wide and 5.0m long running in a north - south direction. This ditch is square in section and is about 0.5m deep. Joining the main feature from the east is a second square cut ditch 0.5m deep and wide. This feature overlooks the search light station (MHG27914). <1>

Originally recorded by the NMRS as part of MHG27914. <2>

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Text/Report: Burgess, C. 1996. Pre-afforestation survey at Kinlochleven. AOC Archaeology Group. . . Site 15.
  • <2> Verbal Communication: Carey, G. 2010-2011. Comment by Giles Carey, HER Officer.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Dec 8 2010 2:05PM

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