Monument record MHG56218 - Pillbox - Fleet Air Arm Camp, Evanton Airfield, Alness

Summary

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

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Grid reference Centred NH 6232 6702 (11m by 10m)
Map sheet NH66NW
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Operational Area CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS
Civil Parish ALNESS

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A probably pillbox was noted by ARCH's Evanton Wartime Remains project in 2013. A pillbox or defended earthwork appeared on aerial photographs in the field to the west of the blister hangars, between the site of the first airfield and the Deephaven entrance. It is clearest on the 1965 aerial photo. <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 139.

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Record last edited

Dec 5 2013 11:37AM

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