Building record MAB3429 - FORRES
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Summary
Pill-box dating from World War II.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 0339 5921 (40m by 40m) Location only - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ05NW |
| Authority | Moray |
| Civil Parish | Forres |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Pill-box dating from World War II. It sits on the northern side of the railway line, near a level-crossing. The pillbox measures about 12 feet across and is six sided with a door with five loopholes. A building survey of the pillbox was carried out by Headland Archaeology in August 2016 ahead of proposed demolition. The pillbox is a Type 22 structure, hexagonal in plan with a single entrance on the southeast wall and rifle loopholes in the remaining walls. The walls were constructed of large squared masonry blocks with a thick roof of prefabricated concrete sheets.
GUY, JA, 1992, WORLD WAR I & II DEFENCES, 9-3-12-92 (Bibliographic reference). SAB662.
HEADLAND ARCHAEOLOGY, 2016, MOSSETBURN OVERBRIDGE, INVERERNE ROAD, FORRES: WRITTEN SCHEME OF INVESTIGATION FOR HISTORIC BUILDINGS RECORDING (LEVEL 1), WSI (Bibliographic reference). SAB4530.
HEADLAND ARCHAEOLOGY, 2016, MOSSETBURN OVERBRIDGE, INVERURIE ROAD, FORRES: HISTORIC BUILDING SURVEY OF A WWII PILLBOX, L1 SBS (Bibliographic reference). SAB4483.
Dec 3 1992 , 9-3-12-92, 9-3-12-92 (Ground Photograph). SAB30874.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: MOR;
- NMR Card Number: NJ05NW96;
- NRHE Numlink: 81615;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ05NW0093;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/81615 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (4)
- --- SAB30874 Ground Photograph: Dec 3 1992 . 9-3-12-92. Colour Negative. 9-3-12-92.
- --- SAB4483 Bibliographic reference: HEADLAND ARCHAEOLOGY. 2016. MOSSETBURN OVERBRIDGE, INVERURIE ROAD, FORRES: HISTORIC BUILDING SURVEY OF A WWII PILLBOX. L1 SBS.
- --- SAB4530 Bibliographic reference: HEADLAND ARCHAEOLOGY. 2016. MOSSETBURN OVERBRIDGE, INVERERNE ROAD, FORRES: WRITTEN SCHEME OF INVESTIGATION FOR HISTORIC BUILDINGS RECORDING (LEVEL 1). WSI.
- --- SAB662 Bibliographic reference: GUY, JA. 1992. WORLD WAR I & II DEFENCES. 9-3-12-92.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jul 9 2018 10:01AM
