Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKinlochleven, First World War Prisoner of War Camp
First world war prisoner of war camp

Kinlochleven, First World War Prisoner of War Camp

Scotland
HES SM13681
Site type
First world war prisoner of war camp
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Kinlochleven First World War Prisoner of War Camp is a wartime internment facility established in Inverness-shire, Scotland during the First World War to house enemy prisoners. The camp operated during the period of the Great War, reflecting Britain's need to accommodate captured servicemen far from potential security concerns. The site's remote Highland location provided natural isolation suitable for secure prisoner detention. Physical remains of the camp may include structural evidence of barracks, administrative buildings, or other infrastructure typical of early twentieth century prisoner accommodation, though the condition and extent of surviving features would require archaeological assessment to determine.

Kinlochleven, First World War Prisoner of War Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13681. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kinlochleven, First World War Prisoner of War Camp?

Kinlochleven First World War Prisoner of War Camp is a wartime internment facility established in Inverness-shire, Scotland during the First World War to house enemy prisoners. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13681.

Who is responsible for protecting Kinlochleven, First World War Prisoner of War Camp?

Kinlochleven, First World War Prisoner of War Camp is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM13681.

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