MHG55819 - Cold War Monitoring post - Lochcarron
Summary
A monitoring post dating to the Cold War lies near woodland in Lochcarron.
Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A Royal Observer Corps monitoring post dating to the Cold War lies near woodland in Lochcarron. It was one of sixty that were constructed all over Scotland to detect and warn of nuclear attack and track and report radiation levels in the event of a nuclear war. The above-ground structures on the site were photographed by P Swan in 2012. <1>
Sources/Archives (1)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 94724 44507 (15m by 15m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG94SW |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | LOCHCARRON |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (0)
Comments and Feedback
Do you have any more information about this record? Please feel free to comment with information and photographs, or ask any questions, using the "Disqus" tool below. Comments are moderated, and we aim to respond/publish as soon as possible.