Monument record MHG56136 - Air raid shelters - Evanton Airfield, Alness

Summary

Three air raid shelters noted by ARCH's Evanton Wartime Remains project in 2013.

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Grid reference Centred NH 6190 6686 (44m by 48m)
Map sheet NH66NW
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Operational Area CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS
Civil Parish ALNESS

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Three air raid shelters were noted by ARCH's Evanton Wartime Remains project in 2013. They are indicated on 1946 RAF map near to Newton House, two at NH 61926 66849 and NH 61890 66885 and a further one south at NH 61901 66865. The two closest to the house were in good condition in 2013, with preserved metal hatches and doors, although the hatches were becoming quite rusted. The third no longer survived. Contributors: Alasdair Cameron, Alan Kinghorn, Roddie Lovett <1>

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  • <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 58.

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Record last edited

Nov 15 2013 4:32PM

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