Magilligan, Co. Londonderry during the Second World War

Many remnants of Second World War activity remain around the Atlantic coastline of Magilligan, Co. Londonderry. Much of the area remains in military use today.

8th November 1940

On 8th November 1940, War Office photographer Mr. E.A. Taylor photographed members of 380th Battery, Royal Artillery (T.A.) at Magilligan Point, Co. Londonderry.

A sentry stands guard next to a 6-inch naval coastal defence gun at defences under control of 380th Battery, Royal Artillery (T.A.) at Magilligan Point, Co. Londonderry. The photo is part of a series from the visit of 'Sortie Y' to Northern Command. — ©IWM H 5514 Info

A look-out stands guard next to a costal fixed defence under control of 380th Battery, Royal Artillery (T.A.) at Magilligan Point, Co. Londonderry. The photo is part of a series from the visit of 'Sortie Y' to Northern Command. — ©IWM H 5515 Info

A 6-inch naval coastal defence gun at defences under control of 380th Battery, Royal Artillery (T.A.) at Magilligan Point, Co. Londonderry. The photo is part of a series from the visit of 'Sortie Y' to Northern Command. — ©IWM H 5517 Info

Gun-layers with a 6-inch naval coastal defence gun at defences under control of 380th Battery, Royal Artillery (T.A.) at Magilligan Point, Co. Londonderry. The photo is part of a series from the visit of 'Sortie Y' to Northern Command. — ©IWM H 5520 Info

Carrowreagh Quadrant Tower, Magilligan, Co. Londonderry

Scotchtown Road Magilligan Co. Londonderry BT49 0JA

The Carrowreagh Quadrant Tower close to Magilligan Point, Co. Londonderry overlooked an aerial bombing range in the Second World War. Much of the site remains.