Building record MAB42355 - FINDLAYSTON BRIDGE
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Summary
A line of World War II anti-tank blocks along the south bank of the Cowie Water where the river could be forded.
Protected Status/Designation
- Scheduled Monument 6551
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 8413 8843 (131m by 138m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO88NW |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Fetteresso |
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
A line of World War II anti-tank blocks along the south bank of the Cowie Water where the river could be forded. There is also an earthwork anti-tank ditch and bank to the west. The blocks have stones in the top as camouflage. Part of the Cowie Stop Line. See also NO88NW0031.
GUY, JA, 1992, WORLD WAR I & II DEFENCES, 8-10-6-92 (Bibliographic reference). SAB662.
Jun 10 1992 , 8-10-6-92, 8-10-6-92 (Ground Photograph). SAB16027.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- HES Scheduled Monument Number: 6551;
- NMR Card Number: NO88NW36;
- NRHE Numlink: 246682;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO88NW0030;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/SM6551 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/246682 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Aug 1 2024 2:31PM
