MHG65902 - RAF and WAAF accomodation camp - (formerly part of Tain Airfield)
Summary
A former RAF and WAAF accomodation camp, part of Tain Airfield.
Type and Period (2)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A former RAF and WAAF accomodation camp, part of Tain Airfield. Some concrete bulding bases appear to survive, especially at the northern end of the site, though vegetation may be concealing other remains.
Detailed plans of the airfield dating to 1945-6 are held by the Royal Air Force Museum. A digital copy (albeit undated) is held in the HER collections. The camp is shown and labelled 'R.A.F Sleeping Quarters' and 'W.A.A.F Site' on the plan. <1>
A large military camp is depicted on OS 1:10000 map (1959), comprising a number of buildings. One air raid shelter is reported as depicted at NH 8389 8079 on the OS 1:2500 map (1970).
Information from Pillbox Study Group and HES 1 September 2022
Sources/Archives (1)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 8387 8075 (300m by 214m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH88SW |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | TAIN |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (1)
- https://trove.scot/place/373531 (View record on the HES Trove website)
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