Kirkcolm, Kirkland, The Scar, Mine Watcher's Post
Observation Post (20th Century)
Site Name Kirkcolm, Kirkland, The Scar, Mine Watcher's Post
Classification Observation Post (20th Century)
Alternative Name(s) Loch Ryan Defences; Wig Sands
Canmore ID 143427
Site Number NX06NW 45
NGR NX 04078 68060
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/143427
- Council Dumfries And Galloway
- Parish Kirkcolm
- Former Region Dumfries And Galloway
- Former District Wigtown
- Former County Wigtownshire
NX06NW 45 04078 68060
A WWII mine watching post situated at the NE end of Wig Sands on The Scar. The building is a single storey brick and concrete one room observation post which formed part of the Loch Ryan defences.
J A Guy 199; NMRS MS 810/6, 214 (vol.1); 3 (vol 2).
