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Berriedale, Langwell, Home Guard 'secret Hideout'

Observation Post (20th Century)

Site Name Berriedale, Langwell, Home Guard 'secret Hideout'

Classification Observation Post (20th Century)

Alternative Name(s) Langwell Water

Canmore ID 298616

Site Number ND02SE 47

NGR ND 0927 2252

NGR Description ND c. 0927 2252

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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  • Council Highland
  • Parish Latheron
  • Former Region Highland
  • Former District Caithness
  • Former County Caithness

Archaeology Notes

ND02SE 47 c. 0927 2252

Nothing remains of the Home Guard secret hideout situated W of a track which leads up the W bank of the Langwell Water opposite 'Weather Vane' and 'Turnal Rock'.

The hide was blown up with explosives at the end the the 1939-1945 war.

Information from the Defence of Britain Project, G Leet, 29 April 2004.

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