Building record MAB3425 - SONNAGREEN
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Summary
A brick and concrete World War II pillbox is situated at the S end of a curving section of road.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 0163 5693 (40m by 40m) Location only - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ05NW |
| Authority | Moray |
| Civil Parish | Forres |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A brick and concrete World War II pillbox is situated at the S end of a curving section of road. It is of heavy construction with brick walls and a concrete roof. It is six sided with six loopholes which have been chipped away to provide a wider field of fire and a door on one face.
GUY, JA, 1992, WORLD WAR I & II DEFENCES, 11-3-12-92 (Bibliographic reference). SAB662.
FOX, S, 2012, DEFENDING BRITAIN'S BACK DOOR: AN ARCHAEOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF MORAYSHIRE'S SECOND WORLD WAR DEFENCE LANDSCAPE (Bibliographic reference). SAB2549.
Dec 3 1992 , 11-3-12-92, 11-3-12-92 (Ground Photograph). SAB30910.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: MOR;
- NMR Card Number: NJ05NW97;
- NRHE Numlink: 93211;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ05NW0088;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/93211 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (3)
- --- SAB2549 Bibliographic reference: FOX, S. 2012. DEFENDING BRITAIN'S BACK DOOR: AN ARCHAEOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF MORAYSHIRE'S SECOND WORLD WAR DEFENCE LANDSCAPE.
- --- SAB30910 Ground Photograph: Dec 3 1992 . 11-3-12-92. Colour Negative. 11-3-12-92.
- --- SAB662 Bibliographic reference: GUY, JA. 1992. WORLD WAR I & II DEFENCES. 11-3-12-92.
Finds (0)
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Record last edited
Dec 23 2020 3:06PM
