Monument record MHG56378 - Explosives stores - B Camp Technical Area, Evanton Airfield, Alness

Summary

Explosives stores noted by ARCH's Evanton Wartime Remains project in 2013.

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Grid reference Centred NH 6295 6767 (29m by 72m)
Map sheet NH66NW
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Operational Area CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS
Civil Parish ALNESS

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Two explosives stores were noted by ARCH's Evanton Wartime Remains project in 2013. They appeared on wartime plans, but no other evidence survived. The north building was labeled as '(VI) [(6) Group IX - Pyrotechnics]; (VIII) [(8) Group XI - Smoke Floats]' and the south building as '(IV) [(4) Group Vi - ammunition S.A.A.]; (VII) [(7) Group X - Detonator].' <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.

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Record last edited

Jan 8 2014 4:28PM

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