Pitcalnie, Quadrant Tower
Observation Post (20th Century)
Site Name Pitcalnie, Quadrant Tower
Classification Observation Post (20th Century)
Canmore ID 173996
Site Number NH87SW 45
NGR NH 80308 72324
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/173996
- Council Highland
- Parish Nigg (Ross And Cromarty)
- Former Region Highland
- Former District Ross And Cromarty
- Former County Ross And Cromarty
NH87SW 45 80308 72324
World War II lookout tower - Outwith survey area.
CFA/MORA Coastal Assessment Survey 1998.
A World War II quadrant observation tower is situated on the N side of the B 9175 road at Pitcalnie, NW of Pitcalnie House. Constructed from brick and concrete, this two storey tower was part of the Nigg Bay bombing range. There is a second tower on the other side of the bay (see NH77SE 67).
J Guy 2000; NMRS MS 810/10, Vol.2, 120, Vol.3, 60
