Monument record MHG56191 - Compass - Evanton Airfield, Alness

Summary

The site of a military compass noted by ARCH's Evanton Wartime Remains project in 2013.

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Grid reference Centred NH 6270 6711 (22m by 21m)
Map sheet NH66NW
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Operational Area CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS
Civil Parish ALNESS

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A military compass was noted by ARCH's Evanton Wartime Remains project in 2013. The remains of a large compass on the ground were clearly visible on the 1946 aerial photograph. This would have been used to ensure compasses were correctly set on the planes. <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 102.

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Record last edited

Nov 28 2013 10:31AM

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