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Lerwick, Gressy Loan, Janet Courtney Hostel

Hostel (Second World War), Operations Block (Second World War)

Site Name Lerwick, Gressy Loan, Janet Courtney Hostel

Classification Hostel (Second World War), Operations Block (Second World War)

Alternative Name(s) Anderson High School; Anderson Institute

Canmore ID 172532

Site Number HU44SE 105

NGR HU 48090 40833

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/172532

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Administrative Areas

  • Council Shetland Islands
  • Parish Lerwick
  • Former Region Shetland Islands Area
  • Former District Shetland
  • Former County Shetland

Archaeology Notes

HU44SE 105 48090 40833

See also:

HU44SE 142 HU 48036 40895 Anderson High School

HU44SE 189 HU 48011 40946 Bruce Hostel

The ground floor of the hostel was used by the military during World War II. Designated as the Gun Operations Room for the Lerwick/Shetland area.

Information by e-mail from Mr J Guy, 4 August 2002.

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