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Pillbox is upside down, with foundation piles upright. An anti-tank block lies nearby.
(Source: Field Visit 2001/08/18)
Pillbox with five embrasures, and concrete defensive structure in front. The tilting of the structure has revealed some of the foundation piles.
(Source: Field Visit 2001/08/18)
Type of site | PILLBOX |
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Location | On beach N of Bridge of Don, Balgownie Links. |
Area |
Old Macher, Aberdeen, Scotland |
Grid reference |
NJ 963 130
|
Period | WW2 |
Condition | Bad |
Materials | Reinforced Concrete |
Threats |
Type: Coastal erosion (Uncertain) Detail: Pillbox is already upside down due to coastal erosion. |
Recorder | Taylor, David |
Defence grouping |
Aberdeen defences - City of Aberdeen defences along the Rivers Don and Dee. Aberdeenshire coast defences - Coastal crust defences |
Photographs |
(2) - exterior views, 1 DIGITISED |
DOB site reference: | S0015510 |
Event |
Construction, In the period 1940 1941 Field Visit, On 2001/08/18 |