Monument record 13176 - LEWIS, EORODALE

Summary

RADAR STATION

Location

Grid reference NB 532 627 (point)
Map sheet NB56SW
Island Lewis
Parish BARVAS, Western Isles

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Full Description

NB56SW 63 c.532 627

A WWII Chain Home Low radar station which installed a type 31, low power surface watching set housed in a wooden cabin.
Information from Mr I Brown, November 1998

The brick, stone and concrete buildings associated with this Chain Home Low Radar Station are situated either side of the road through Blar Beag (Adabrock). The powerhouse (generator set-house) has been rebuilt as a house with garages and other structures, including three air-raid shelters were also noted.
The site of Hobost Radar site (Chain Home Beam) was also within this area but has not yet been located.
J Guy; NMRS MS 810/12, 66-9
REPORT DATE: 03/05/2002

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Jul 29 2005 12:00AM

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