Flotta, Neb And Gate Batteries

Engine House (Second World War)

Site Name Flotta, Neb And Gate Batteries

Classification Engine House (Second World War)

Alternative Name(s) Spence; Innan Neb

Canmore ID 140975

Site Number ND39SW 41.03

NGR ND 34997 92455

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/140975

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SC 2594749

View from East of engine house to the North of the road

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Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu

21/8/1997

SC 2594937

Aerial view of Orkney, Flotta, of the water tank to supply the crew of Innan Neb, Neb and Gate, Second World War coast batteries, taken from the S. Also visible on the right side of the photograph is a barrage balloon site.

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RCAHMS Aerial Photography

4/6/1997

SC 1682190

Aerial view of Orkney, Flotta, of Innan Neb, Neb and Gate, First and Second World War coast batteries, taken from the W.

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RCAHMS Aerial Photography

4/6/1997

SC 1166331

Oblique aerial view of Orkney, Flotta, of Neb and Gate Second World War coast (6 and 12-pounder) batteries and the combined observation post, taken from the S.

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RCAHMS Aerial Photography

4/6/1997

SC 672965

View from North West of engine house to the North of the road

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Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu

SC 1682196

Aerial view of Orkney, Flotta, of Neb and Gate First and Second World War coast batteries, taken from the SE. Also visible is a water tank and barrage balloon mooring site.

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RCAHMS Aerial Photography

4/6/1997

SC 672963

View from South West of engine house to the North of the road

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Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu

SC 1682193

Aerial view of Orkney, Flotta, of Neb and Gate Second World War coast batteries, taken from the SW.

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RCAHMS Aerial Photography

4/6/1997

SC 1682194

Oblique aerial view of Orkney, Flotta, of Neb and Gate Second World War coast (6 and 12-pounder) batteries and the combined observation post, taken from the S.

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RCAHMS Aerial Photography

4/6/1997

SC 2594748

View from South West of engine house to the North of the road

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Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu

21/8/1997

SC 672964

View from East of engine house to the North of the road

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Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu

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Administrative Areas

Council Orkney Islands
Parish Walls And Flotta
Former Region Orkney Islands Area
Former District Orkney
Former County Orkney

Archaeology Notes

ND39SW 41.03 34997 92455

A concrete and stone built engine house is situated immediately N of an angle in the public road. The house is of a nissen type, with stone end walls and concrete roof and two ventilators on each side of the roof. On the N wall are four loopholes or gun-loops with a stepped recess. The engine-house is in use by the farmer.

Visited by RCAHMS (DE) May 1997.

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