Ardeer, Ici Works, Nobel's Explosives Factory, Defences
Fence (First World War), Trench(S) (First World War)
Site Name Ardeer, Ici Works, Nobel's Explosives Factory, Defences
Classification Fence (First World War), Trench(S) (First World War)
Alternative Name(s) Ardeer Explosives Factory, Stevenston Site, Nobel's Factory
Canmore ID 331569
Site Number NS24SE 47.12
NGR NS 278 402
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/331569
- Council North Ayrshire
- Parish Stevenston
- Former Region Strathclyde
- Former District Cunninghame
- Former County Ayrshire
The entire perimeter of the works was protected by barbed wire entanglements and fences, and 14 defensive positions are mapped as lying on it, with two further temporary positions on ground to the east. Four of the defensive positions were along the beach frontage.
Information from HS/RCAHMS World War One Audit Project (GJB) 1 July 2013.
Project (March 2013 - September 2013)
A project to characterise the quantity and quality of the Scottish resource of known surviving remains of the First World War. Carried out in partnership between Historic Scotland and RCAHMS.