Building record MAB14347 - CRANNOCH HILL
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Summary
Remains of a Coastal Defence and Chain Home Low World War II radar station (no M145).
Protected Status/Designation
- Scheduled Monument 11110
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 5298 6699 (132m by 127m) Centred at - Polygon: Unknown Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ56NW |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Fordyce |
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Remains of a Coastal Defence and Chain Home Low World War II radar station (no M145). One building is still standing and the bases of other buildings are still visible, along with an underground engine room. Mast bases are visible on the roof of the building. Chain Home Low (CHL) was the name of a British early warning radar system used by the RAF during the Second World War. CHL stations were able to detect aircraft at lower altitudes than the original Chain Home Low stations. (Alternative name spelling Crannock Hill).
GUY, JA, 1992, WORLD WAR I & II DEFENCES, 6-18-11-92 (Bibliographic reference). SAB662.
Nov 18 1992 , 6-18-11-92, 6-18-11-92 (Ground Photograph). SAB16260.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- HES Scheduled Monument Number: 11110;
- NMR Card Number: NJ56NW35;
- NRHE Numlink: 81551;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ56NW0052;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/SM11110 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/81551 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jun 9 2023 11:36AM
