Monument record MAB42351 - HAUGH HEAD
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Summary
Anti-tank blocks of World War II date, set on either side of the bridge over the Cowie water, to stop vehicles passing the bridge.
Protected Status/Designation
- Scheduled Monument 6575: Cowie Line pill boxes and anti-tank blocks northeast of Whitehill
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 8066 8827 (42m by 38m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO88NW |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Fetteresso |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Anti-tank blocks of World War II date, set on either side of the bridge over the Cowie water, to stop vehicles passing the bridge. Stones are set in the top for camouflage. They formed part of the Cowie Stop Line. Eleven cubes, in a double line parallel to the road and set at 45 degrees to the road, are visible on vertical aerial photographs taken in 1946 by the RAF. Eleven cubes were recorded in the 2004-5 survey, seven in their original position, the remainder piled against them. Three other cubes are lined on the eastern side of the bridge blocking the apparent southern exit of a ford.
106G/SCOT/UK57/4014, 106G/SCOT/UK57/4014 (Air-vertical Photograph). SAB18766.
GUY, JA, 1992, WORLD WAR I & II DEFENCES, No4 (Bibliographic reference). SAB662.
BARCLAY, G J, 2005, THE COWIE LINE (PSAS 135: P119-61), 143-4 (Bibliographic reference). SAB2285.
THE COWIE LINE
Jun 10 1992 , 4-10-6-92, 4-10-6-92 (Ground Photograph). SAB16023.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- HES Scheduled Monument Number: 6575;
- NMR Card Number: NO88NW35;
- NRHE Numlink: 246675;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO88NW0026;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/SM6575 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/246675 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (4)
- --- SAB16023 Ground Photograph: Jun 10 1992 . 4-10-6-92. Colour Negative. 4-10-6-92.
- --- SAB18766 Air-vertical Photograph: 106G/SCOT/UK57/4014. Black & White. 106G/SCOT/UK57/4014.
- --- SAB2285 Bibliographic reference: BARCLAY, G J. 2005. THE COWIE LINE (PSAS 135: P119-61). N. 143-4.
- --- SAB662 Bibliographic reference: GUY, JA. 1992. WORLD WAR I & II DEFENCES. No4.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Apr 9 2026 11:34AM
