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