Krischer, S., Rees, T. and Williamson, C. (2020). Galloway Glens Landscape Partnership, Can You Dig It, Community Archaeology Project, Data Structure Report, 1.2.g High Ground Wrecks and the Royal Observer Corps. United Kingdom: Rathmell Archaeology Ltd. https://doi.org/10.5284/1089793. Cite this using datacite

Title The title of the publication or report Title:	Galloway Glens Landscape Partnership, Can You Dig It, Community Archaeology Project, Data Structure Report, 1.2.g High Ground Wrecks and the Royal Observer Corps
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DOI The DOI (digital object identifier) for the publication or report. DOI	https://doi.org/10.5284/1089793
Publication Type The type of publication - report, monograph, journal article or chapter from a book Publication Type:	Report (in Series)
Abstract The abstract describing the content of the publication or report Abstract:	The field survey of the high ground wrecks on the Corserine provided data that contributed to our understanding of these sites and allowed us to establish their precise GPS location. It was possible to compile a more complete record for the sites; a record that can act as a baseline which allows the condition of the sites to be monitored in future. The visits to the four ROC posts were also able to establish a precise GPS location for the structures and a thorough photographic record of what remains at each site. While the Orlit post at S9 has been demolished down to its base slab, the main structure of the Orlit post at S8 is still extant, although it has been stripped of all features. In contrast, the underground posts at S7, S8 and S9 all appear to survive intact. With only the underground post at S6 having been demolished, this appears to reflect the swift abandonment of these structures at the closure of the ROC; evidence which matches the description of the closure gleaned from the written resources. The significance of both the high ground wreck sites and the ROC posts cannot be overstated. They are the surviving traces of some of the most important aspects of recent military history. The wreck sites highlight the loss of life that occurred in WWII. The ROC posts signify the strength of volunteer work in supporting the British military to navigate the threats (real or perceived) that the country faced in the 20th century. Both survive as a testament to the risks that many were willing to take in defence of their country. The involvement of local volunteers in the survey of these sites allowed them to gain training in archaeological survey and, importantly, managed to bring these sites back into local awareness and knowledge; a factor which these sites need for their continued survival.
Author The authors of this publication or report Author:	S Krischer Thomas Rees Claire Williamson
Publisher The publisher of the publication or report Publisher:	Rathmell Archaeology Ltd
Other Person/Org Other people or organisations for this publication or report Other Person/Org:	Historic Environment Scotland (OASIS Reviewer) Dumfries and Galloway Archaeological Service (OASIS Reviewer)
Year of Publication The year the book, article or report was published Year of Publication:	2020
Locations Any locations covered by the publication or report. This is not the place the book or report was published. Locations:	Site: Galloway Glens - High Ground Wrecks and ROC Posts County: Dumfries Parish: KELLS Country: Scotland Grid Reference: 249695, 587180 (Easting, Northing) Grid Reference: 250474, 587032 (Easting, Northing) Grid Reference: 276804, 562300 (Easting, Northing) Grid Reference: 256089, 593347 (Easting, Northing) Grid Reference: 263249, 581400 (Easting, Northing) Grid Reference: 263033, 582001 (Easting, Northing) Grid Reference: 268854, 570358 (Easting, Northing) Grid Reference: 268836, 570365 (Easting, Northing)
Subjects / Periods Subjects / Periods associated with this record. Subjects / Periods:	POST MEDIEVAL (ScAPA : Scottish Archaeological Periods & Ages) AIRCRAFT (Monus) POST MEDIEVAL (ScAPA : Scottish Archaeological Periods & Ages) OBSERVATION POST (Monus)
Identifiers Identifiers associated with the publication. These might include DOIs, site codes, Monument Identifiers etc. Identifiers:	OASIS Id: rathmell1-411310
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Created Date The date the record of the pubication was first entered Created Date:	29 Oct 2021

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