Condition

6
Anti-tank blocks
Modern
Highland

Description

Extensive linear rows of anti-invasion pimples, extending around the coast edge into Murkle Bay. Surviving length c.140m, running from the intertidal area to the grassy slope at the coast edge.

Location

316863.00
969846.00
27700
58.6085701
-3.4325950

Submitted photographs

Image Date Caption User
Anti tank blocks in coast edge 18/03/2016 Anti tank blocks in coast edge CaithnessCZAS
Anti tank blocks in coast edge
Anti tank blocks on foreshore showing damage 18/03/2016 Anti tank blocks on foreshore showing damage CaithnessCZAS
Anti tank blocks on foreshore showing damage
General view across Murkle Bay 18/03/2016 General view across Murkle Bay CaithnessCZAS
General view across Murkle Bay
Anti tank blocks extending onto foreshore 18/03/2016 Anti tank blocks extending onto foreshore CaithnessCZAS
Anti tank blocks extending onto foreshore
Tank traps visible in coastal slope 18/03/2016 Tank traps visible in coastal slope CaithnessCZAS
Tank traps visible in coastal slope

Submitted updates

Update id Date User
2519 18/03/2016 CaithnessCZAS
Tidal state Low
Site located? Yes
Proximity to coast edge Intertidal
Coastally eroding? active sea erosion; has eroded in the past
Visibility above ground Highly visible (substantial remains)
Access accessible - difficult terrain
Local knowledge is well known
Description Extensive linear rows of anti-invasion pimples, extending around the coast edge into Murkle Bay. Surviving length c.140m, running from the intertidal area to the grassy slope at the coast edge.

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