Building record MAB14076 - SANDEND BAY
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Summary
Anti-tank blocks in a double line the full length of the beach just above MHWS line constructed during World War II.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 5577 6613 (621m by 261m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ56NE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Fordyce |
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Anti-tank blocks in a double line the full length of the beach just above MHWS line constructed during World War II. Sandend appeared on the Scottish Command list of vulnerable beaches in 1940 and 1941. The beach was also defended by pillboxes at the east (NJ56NE0039 and NJ56NE0040) and west ends of the line of blocks. Some blocks have toppled and others have been removed. Site visit in 2022 as part of the SCAPE Coastal Zone Assessment Survey noted that the double line was only visible from the centre eastwards.
GUY, JA, 1992, WORLD WAR I & II DEFENCES, 2-18-11-92 (Bibliographic reference). SAB662.
BARCLAY, G, 2013, IF HITLER COMES. PREPARING FOR INVASION: SCOTLAND 1940, p.187 (Bibliographic reference). SAB3792.
Jul 7 2006 , DP 019362-3,65, DP 019362-3,65 (Air-oblique Photograph). SAB20481.
Jun 25 2016 , AAS-GR-16-06-024 - 027, AAS-GR-16-06-024 - 027 (Ground Photograph). SAB32327.
Nov 18 1992 , 2-18-11-92, 2-18-11-92 (Ground Photograph). SAB16261.
Oct 5 2000 , AAS/00/14/CT61-64, AAS/00/14/CT61-64 (Air-oblique Photograph). SAB17498.
Oct 5 2000 , AAS/00/14/G35/15, AAS/00/14/G35/15 (Air-oblique Photograph). SAB17497.
Oct 9 1997 , AAS/97/12/CT, AAS/97/12/CT (Air-oblique Photograph). SAB16868.
Oct 9 1997 , AAS/97/12/G26/28-9, AAS/97/12/G26/28-9 (Air-oblique Photograph). SAB16867.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- NMR Card Number: NJ56NE27;
- NRHE Numlink: 81546;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ56NE0038;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/81546 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (9)
- --- SAB16261 Ground Photograph: Nov 18 1992 . 2-18-11-92. Colour Negative. 2-18-11-92.
- --- SAB16867 Air-oblique Photograph: Oct 9 1997 . AAS/97/12/G26/28-9. Black & White. AAS/97/12/G26/28-9.
- --- SAB16868 Air-oblique Photograph: Oct 9 1997 . AAS/97/12/CT. Colour Negative. AAS/97/12/CT.
- --- SAB17497 Air-oblique Photograph: Oct 5 2000 . AAS/00/14/G35/15. Black & White. AAS/00/14/G35/15.
- --- SAB17498 Air-oblique Photograph: Oct 5 2000 . AAS/00/14/CT61-64. Colour Transparency. AAS/00/14/CT61-64.
- --- SAB20481 Air-oblique Photograph: Jul 7 2006 . DP 019362-3,65. Digital. DP 019362-3,65.
- --- SAB32327 Ground Photograph: Jun 25 2016 . AAS-GR-16-06-024 - 027. Digital. AAS-GR-16-06-024 - 027.
- --- SAB3792 Bibliographic reference: BARCLAY, G. 2013. IF HITLER COMES. PREPARING FOR INVASION: SCOTLAND 1940. p.187.
- --- SAB662 Bibliographic reference: GUY, JA. 1992. WORLD WAR I & II DEFENCES. 2-18-11-92.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Mar 28 2024 11:56AM
