This observation building served as the main control centre for the Lyness Naval Base Air Raid Precaution System. There appears to be the remains of a periscope cupola above the (much enlarged) doorway to the front of the building.
This pillbox shows some signs of damage probably from small arms fire.
1 x Twin 6pdr QF gun house survives along with the engine room and 1 of the 3 searchlight houses. Links Battery […]
Some Anderson shelters on Hoy, the first of which appears to be in situ. This has now been removed (2025)
Site Type: PILLBOX (20TH CENTURY) Canmore ID: 296529 Site Number: ND39SW 121 Grid Reference: ND 33922 91339 Description: A small rectangular concrete […]
