MHG32263 - Anti Tank Blocks - below Scrabster Castle

Summary

World War II concrete anti-tank defences.

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Full Description

Concrete blocks on the beach on either side of the castle, some with date 1940 in the concrete. Since the storms of about 4 years ago they are now exposed and sit about 1m away from the shore bank.
HAW 7/2003

The remaining blocks, running for c.63m eastwards from the castle headland, are visible in vertical aerial photography. <1>

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Location

Grid reference Centred ND 10719 69109 (61m by 28m)
Map sheet ND16NW
Civil Parish THURSO
Geographical Area CAITHNESS

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