Building record MAB29317 - BAY OF CRUDEN
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Summary
Pill-box, dating from World War II, covering the beach.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NK 0830 3380 (40m by 40m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NK03SE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Cruden |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Pill-box, dating from World War II, covering the beach. It is a type 24 pill-box, six-sided, with seven loop-holes. There are two further loop-holes to the rear on either side of the door. Recorded by Defence of Scotland project: it is often buried by sand but sometimes exposed. Site visit in 2022 as part of the SCAPE Coastal Zone Assessment Survey noted that the foundations are being undercut by wave action.
GUY, JA, 1992, WORLD WAR I & II DEFENCES, 4-10-7-92 (Bibliographic reference). SAB662.
BARCLAY, G, 2013, IF HITLER COMES. PREPARING FOR INVASION: SCOTLAND 1940, p.200-2 (Bibliographic reference). SAB3792.
Jul 10 1992 , 4-10-7-92, 4-10-7-92 (Ground Photograph). SAB16268.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- NMR Card Number: NK03SE10;
- NRHE Numlink: 81338;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NK03SE0009;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/81338 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (3)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Feb 22 2024 2:06PM
