Building record MAB3426 - BALNAGEITH
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Summary
A brick and concrete World War II pillbox is situated at the northeast end of a short length of curving road to the south of Forres Airfield.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 0182 5710 (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 northeast end of a short length of curving road to the south of Forres Airfield. The pillbox is of heavy construction, with brick walls and a concrete roof. It has six sides, a door and loopholes which have been chipped away to provide a wider field of fire.
FOX, S, 2012, DEFENDING BRITAIN'S BACK DOOR: AN ARCHAEOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF MORAYSHIRE'S SECOND WORLD WAR DEFENCE LANDSCAPE (Bibliographic reference). SAB2549.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: MOR;
- NMR Card Number: NJ05NW97;
- NRHE Numlink: 93210;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ05NW0089;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/93210 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SAB2549 Bibliographic reference: FOX, S. 2012. DEFENDING BRITAIN'S BACK DOOR: AN ARCHAEOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF MORAYSHIRE'S SECOND WORLD WAR DEFENCE LANDSCAPE.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Record last edited
Dec 23 2020 3:06PM
