Radar Station

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Radar system used by NATS (National Air Traffic Services), which is the United Kingdom's main air navigation service provider, with air movements north of Carlisle being handled by the Scottish Area Control Centre (SACC). Primarily a civilian operation for the UK, all operations are fully integrated with military operations to ensure air safety in both controlled and uncontrolled airspace. -www.secretscotland.org.uk/index.php/Secrets/LowtherHill

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Coordinates:   55°22'39"N   3°45'11"W
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