MHG30372 - Anti-landing obstacle, Nairn Beach
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Type and Period (2)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Anti-invasion obstacles from here to NJ 989 641. Aircraft immobilisation poles. Info from Redfern, "20th Century fortifications in the UK" vol V. See also NH95NW0076. <1>
This monument has been assessed by Historic Scotland as being of national importance and worthy of scheduling. The monument is described as an anti-landing obstacle, built as a response to the threat of German invasion in 1940. It stretches intermittently for 11km along Nairn East Beach and Culbin Sands, immediately to the north and west of Culbin Forest. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG22902 Text/Report: Redfern, N. I.. 1998. Twentieth Century Fortifications in the United Kingdom - Volume 5, Site Gazetteers: Scotland (ii) 1998. Redfern, N. I.. . Paper (Copy).
- <2> SHG24763 Text/Report: Historic Scotland. 04/2010. Proposal to Schedule an Ancient Monument: Statement of National Importance. Historic Scotland. . Digital (scanned as PDF).
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 9384 6058 (20m by 20m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH96SW |
| Civil Parish | NAIRN |
| Geographical Area | NAIRN |
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