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Two-man coastal observation post constructed of concrete with domed sheet iron roof. Concrete slit seaward and hinged steel door to landward. Generally in poor condition. P Yeoman 1992. NO 6257 1068. A WW2 steel pillbox/watch post situated on the edge of the most northerly part of the golf links adjacent to the coastal path. Consisting of a steel domed top with a cylinder below. J Guy 1994; NMRS MS 810/3, 84
(Source: NMR )
Small gun emplacement with domed rusty metal roof. [Similar in style to, but not, an Allan Williams turret, one of three along this coast and part of RAF Crail defences].
(Source: Field Visit 1992/06/07)
Official Name | RAF Crail |
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Type of site | ALLAN WILLIAMS TURRET |
Location | On edge of golf links by coastal path, at most N part of golf links, Balcomie Golf Links, Fife Ness |
Area |
Crail, Fife, Scotland |
Grid reference |
NO 6255 1068
|
Period | WW2 |
Condition | Fair |
Materials | Steel |
Recorder | Guy, John A. (Defence of Britain Project) |
Defence grouping |
Fife coast defences - Coastal crust defences RAF Crail defences - Ground, perimeter and ground-to-air defences. |
Photographs | (2) - external views, in John Guy's WW 1 & 2 Defences of Fife (see Scottish multi counties box). |
DOB site reference: | S0011401 |
Associated Identifier | Scottish NMR (ref: NO61SW 18) |
Reference |
1994 The World War One and Two Defences of Fife |
Event |
Construction, In the period 1940 1941 Field Visit, During 1992 Field Visit, During 1994 Field Visit, On 1992/06/07 |