Monument record MHG56090 - Pillbox - Evanton Airfield, Alness

Summary

A pillbox noted by ARCH's Evanton Wartime Remains project in 2013.

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Grid reference Centred NH 6166 6642 (14m by 14m)
Map sheet NH66NW
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Operational Area CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS
Civil Parish ALNESS

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A pillbox was noted by ARCH's Evanton Wartime Remains project in 2013. A pillbox appeared on the 1946 aerial photo, protecting the nearby bomb stores. A sketch map from 1942 in the National Archives (AIR 29/594) showed two other anti-aircraft defences nearby. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Dataset/Database File: Archaeology for Communities in the Highlands (ARCH). 2013. Evanton Wartime Remains. Archaeology for Communities in the Highlands (ARCH). Yes. MDB. Site 14.

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Record last edited

Nov 5 2013 2:14PM

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