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South Uist, Aird A'mhachair

Firing Range (20th Century), Military Training Site (20th Century)

Site Name South Uist, Aird A'mhachair

Classification Firing Range (20th Century), Military Training Site (20th Century)

Alternative Name(s) Ardivachar

Canmore ID 214742

Site Number NF74NW 3

NGR NF 7400 4500

NGR Description Centred NF 7400 4500

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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Administrative Areas

  • Council Western Isles
  • Parish South Uist
  • Former Region Western Isles Islands Area
  • Former District Western Isles
  • Former County Inverness-shire

Archaeology Notes

NF74NW 3 centred 7400 4500

The firing ranges extend from Ardivachar S to Rubha Aird a' Mhuile and are still in use today. The whole area is a danger area.

J Guy 2002; NMRS MS 81/12, 89-90

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