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Cava, Point Of The Ward
Gun Emplacement (20th Century)(Possible), Military Installation (20th Century)
Site Name Cava, Point Of The Ward
Classification Gun Emplacement (20th Century)(Possible), Military Installation (20th Century)
Canmore ID 81862
Site Number ND39NW 121
NGR ND 3271 9891
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/81862
- Council Orkney Islands
- Parish Orphir
- Former Region Orkney Islands Area
- Former District Orkney
- Former County Orkney
ND39NW 121 3271 9891
Sub-rectangular earthwork c.10 x 8m externally. Bank composed of earth, turf and stones c 0.5m wide and surviving to height of c 0.5m. Wooden stakes and corroded metal in interior. Military.
J R Hunter 1984
