Invergordon, Royal Naval Dockyard, Naval Hospital
Hospital (First World War), House(S) (Period Unassigned), School (20th Century)
Site Name Invergordon, Royal Naval Dockyard, Naval Hospital
Classification Hospital (First World War), House(S) (Period Unassigned), School (20th Century)
Alternative Name(s) Cromlet Drive; School; Hms Flora
Canmore ID 331990
Site Number NH76NW 64.10
NGR NH 70572 68733
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/331990
- Council Highland
- Parish Rosskeen
- Former Region Highland
- Former District Ross And Cromarty
- Former County Ross And Cromarty
The first, and smaller Naval Hospital, lies close to military camp at the NW side of the town (NH 7054 6874) and comprises six buildings.
According to the First World War map of the Invergordon Naval Base (held in a private collection) the hospital comprised the main building, which is still extant, an observation hut to the rear. To the W of the existing building was the staff quarters and the ward to the rear. Two further buildings lie to the N of the ward.
The 4th edition of the OS 6-inch map shows the building as a school. During the Second World War a map (held in a private collection) shows the building became HMS Flora, with an air raid shelter to the rear.
Information from HS/RCAHMS World War One Audit Project (GJB) and (AKK) 2 August 2013.
Project (March 2013 - September 2013)
A project to characterise the quantity and quality of the Scottish resource of known surviving remains of the First World War. Carried out in partnership between Historic Scotland and RCAHMS.