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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 6300 1062. A WW2 steel pillbox/watch post situated on the beach near to the coastal path. The steel structure has been moved from its original site on the golf links. It has been broken up and dumped on the beach. J Guy 1994; NMRS MS 810/3
(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]. This structure has been moved from its original site on the Golf Links. It has been broken up and dumped on the beach.
(Source: Field Visit 1992/06/07)
Official Name | RAF Crail |
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Type of site | ALLAN WILLIAMS TURRET |
Location | On the beach by coastal path, Balcomie Golf Links, Fife Ness |
Area |
Crail, Fife, Scotland |
Grid reference |
NO 6298 1060
|
Period | WW2 |
Condition | Removed |
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. |
DOB site reference: | S0011402 |
Associated Identifier | Scottish NMR (ref: NO61SW 17) |
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 |