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Sanday, Plain Of Fidge, Decoy Control Bunker
Decoy Site (20th Century)
Site Name Sanday, Plain Of Fidge, Decoy Control Bunker
Classification Decoy Site (20th Century)
Alternative Name(s) Or1; Q/qf; Cata Sand
Canmore ID 141085
Site Number HY74SW 28
NGR HY 7035 4138
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/141085
- Council Orkney Islands
- Parish Lady
- Former Region Orkney Islands Area
- Former District Orkney
- Former County Orkney
HY74SW 28 7035 4138
This decoy site is situated on the SW edge of the Plain of Fidge to the N of Cata Sand., of which only the control building survives. The bunker has had its earth covering removed, and in one end there is a small room to accommodate a power unit and switchboard. At the other end, is a second room, with a ladder, and at the top a small observation post. The decoy site simulated an airfield at night with landing lights and explosive devices to imitate bombs exploding.
Visited by RCAHMS, August 1996.
Field Visit (1999)
The remains of a control room building is all that survives of a WWII decoy airfield. The decoy airfield was located on the southwestern side of the Plain of Fidge and originally was furnished with nighttime landing lights.
Coastal Zone Assessment Survey, 1999
