Monument record MHG57167 - WWII Polish army camp - Invergordon

Summary

Site of a WWII Polish army camp in Invergordon.

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Grid reference Centred NH 7033 6971 (246m by 183m)
Map sheet NH76NW
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Operational Area CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS
Civil Parish ROSSKEEN

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Site of a WWII Polish army camp in Invergordon.

From 1945 a battalion of Polish soldiers were stationed in Invergordon. A camp was built within the old castle grounds and as the soldiers worked to protect the area they also integrated into the local community and developed relationships with the local townsfolk. <1>


<1> Invergordon Museum, Invergordon Museum (Interactive Resource/Webpage). SHG24404.

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  • <1> Interactive Resource/Webpage: Invergordon Museum. Invergordon Museum. . Digital.

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Record last edited

Apr 21 2016 2:12PM

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