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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

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  • Council Dumfries And Galloway
  • Parish Kirkcolm
  • Former Region Dumfries And Galloway
  • Former District Wigtown
  • Former County Wigtownshire

Archaeology Notes

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).

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