Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
North Sutor Gun Emplacements
In or near Balintore.
North Sutor Gun Emplacements — archaeological in scotland highlands. Operated by Historic Environment Scotland.
Julian Paren — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Fearn · 9.3 km
About
North Sutor Gun Emplacements is a archaeological located in scotland highlands. Operated by Historic Environment Scotland. British historic ruins recorded in OpenStreetMap. Many such sites are scheduled monuments or listed structures.
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Place summary
North Sutor Gun Emplacements are archaeological sites located in the Scottish Highlands. These structures were part of coastal defences, reflecting military strategies from a significant period in history. Visitors can explore the remnants of these emplacements, which provide insight into the region's wartime past. The site is notable for its historical importance and strategic location overlooking the Moray Firth.
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- Coordinates
- 57.6946, -3.9828
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV19 1QS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Fearn — 9.3 km
Sources
- osm: w269846740 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q80847403 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is North Sutor Gun Emplacements?
- North Sutor Gun Emplacements is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV19 1QS).
- What is North Sutor Gun Emplacements?
- North Sutor Gun Emplacements — archaeological in scotland highlands. Operated by Historic Environment Scotland.
- How do I get to North Sutor Gun Emplacements?
- The nearest railway station is Fearn, about 9.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV19 1QS.
- How do I get to North Sutor Gun Emplacements?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IV19 1QS. It sits within the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross parliamentary constituency.