Ackergill, Quadrant Observation Tower
Observation Post (20th Century)
Site Name Ackergill, Quadrant Observation Tower
Classification Observation Post (20th Century)
Alternative Name(s) Sinclair's Bay Defences; Pillbox 1, Wic 131
Canmore ID 9218
Site Number ND35SW 52
NGR ND 34912 54945
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/9218
- Council Highland
- Parish Wick
- Former Region Highland
- Former District Caithness
- Former County Caithness
ND35SW 52 34912 54945
Formerly entered as ND35SE 79.
See also ND35SW 53.
A very damaged modern pill-box, with rubble strewn over the beach. The base is visible in section, 3 to 4m long.
C E Batey 1981.
At the location given there is a quadrant observation tower. Situated in a field about 15m S from the coastal path. Constructed of brick and concrete the roofed observation platform stands on four square concrete columns.
A pillbox is at ND 3492 5497 (see ND35SW 53).
Visited by RCAHMS (DE, SW), August 2000.
REFERENCE
A very damaged modern pill-box, with rubble strewn over the beach. The base is visible in section, 3 to 4m long.
Batey 1981, No.131.
