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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) Innan Neb

Canmore ID 140979

Site Number ND39SW 41.05

NGR ND 35077 92413

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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

Archaeology Notes

ND39SE 41.05 35077 92413

Falls on sheet ND39SE

A small square concrete and brick engine house is situated some 150m NE of the 12 pdr battery (ND41.00). Internally, the engine house retains three engine beds and in the floor the cable ducts for the generators. The doors have been blocked and the roof is supported by a large steel beam (RSG).

Visited by RCAHMS (DE) May 1997.

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