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Inverness, Dalcross Airfield, Battle H.q.

Battlefield Headquarters (20th Century)

Site Name Inverness, Dalcross Airfield, Battle H.q.

Classification Battlefield Headquarters (20th Century)

Canmore ID 332172

Site Number NH75SE 31.07

NGR NH 76715 51207

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/332172

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  • Council Highland
  • Parish Petty
  • Former Region Highland
  • Former District Inverness
  • Former County Inverness-shire

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External Reference (June 2012)

The approximate location of a battle HQ (Type 1008/41) has been recorded at Dalcross Airfield.

Information from the UK Pillbox Studies Group, June 2012

External Reference (20 July 2013)

Located on high ground over looking inverness airport. The bunker is in good condition it is dry and free from rubbish. The emergency hatch is missing but can be found inside. The emergency ladder is still in place. The bunker features many orignal features, light fitting, light switches and wooden doors complete with their RAF green paint.

Information from M Tucknott, 20th July 2013

Change Of Location (13 October 2022)

The Battle HQ is visible on a 25cm georeferenced aerial photograph at NH 76715 51207. Previously record at NH 7672 5152.

Information from HES 13 October 2022

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