Building record MAB37787 - HEUGH HEAD
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Summary
Pill box, type 22, of World War II date.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 5048 9884 (40m by 40m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO59NW |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Aboyne and Glentanar |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Pill box, type 22, of World War II date. It stands on top of a mound on north side of the A93 road just west of Aboyne. It is six sided, with one door and six loopholes, two in the side opposite the door. The walls are of stone (granite) the roof concrete. It was part of the Scottish Command River Dee Stop Line.
WILLS, H, 1985, PILLBOXES: A STUDY OF UK DEFENCES 1940 (Bibliographic reference). SAB2117.
Jul 8 1992 , 3-8-9-92, 3-8-9-92 (Ground Photograph). SAB15280.
Oct 12 1999 , GR/99/CT/105, 107, 108/WW, GR/99/CT/105, 107, 108/WW (Ground Photograph). SAB37169.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- NMR Card Number: NO02NE1;
- NRHE Numlink: 81287;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO59NW0047;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/81287 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (3)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Jul 29 2025 2:55PM
