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Sumburgh Airfield, Battlefield Headquarters

Battlefield Headquarters (Second World War)

Site Name Sumburgh Airfield, Battlefield Headquarters

Classification Battlefield Headquarters (Second World War)

Alternative Name(s) Battle H.q.

Canmore ID 201665

Site Number HU31SE 34.06

NGR HU 3920 1038

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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  • Council Shetland Islands
  • Parish Dunrossness
  • Former Region Shetland Islands Area
  • Former District Shetland
  • Former County Shetland

Archaeology Notes

HU31SE 34.06 3920 1038

World War Two Battle Headquarters. Most of the structure is below ground. Design number type 11008/41.

Information from Defence of Britain Project form, A Purdy, August 1996

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