2022

ND3895 : Gun emplacements, Roan Head Battery, Flotta, Orkney

taken 2 years ago, 3 km from Whome, Flotta, Orkney Islands, Scotland

Gun emplacements, Roan Head Battery, Flotta, Orkney
Gun emplacements, Roan Head Battery, Flotta, Orkney
This is a WWI battery which comprised four 12-pounder guns and a magazine. Unlike many other WWI batteries, the site was not reused during WWII.

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Geographical Context: Coastal Islands Derelict, Disused Defence, Military Primary Subject: Defences other tags: WWI Fortifications WWI Relic Coastal Battery Coastal Defence Battery Gun Emplacements Click a tag, to view other nearby images.
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ND3895, 3 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Claire Pegrum   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Sunday, 29 May, 2022   (more nearby)
Submitted
Saturday, 6 August, 2022
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! ND 38598 95761 [1m precision]
WGS84: 58:50.6933N 3:3.9414W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! ND 38598 95761
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Northeast (about 45 degrees)
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