Building record MAB42356 - FINDLAYSTON BRIDGE
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Summary
World War II pill-box, type 22, six-sided, with stone walls, a concrete roof, brick blast walls, a single door and five loop-holes.
Protected Status/Designation
- Scheduled Monument 6551: Cowie Line pill box and anti-tank blocks ESE of Rickarton House
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 8426 8831 (147m by 67m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO88NW |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Fetteresso |
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
World War II pill-box, type 22, six-sided, with stone walls, a concrete roof, brick blast walls, a single door and five loop-holes. To the east are a deep slit trench and a weapon pit. It covers the bridge and approaches and anti-tank blocks. Part of the Cowie Stop Line - see also NO88NW0030.
WILLS, H, 1985, PILLBOXES: A STUDY OF UK DEFENCES 1940 (Bibliographic reference). SAB2117.
GUY, JA, 1992, WORLD WAR I & II DEFENCES, 9-10-6-92 (Bibliographic reference). SAB662.
Jun 10 1992 , 9-10-6-92, 9-10-6-92 (Ground Photograph). SAB16028.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- HES Scheduled Monument Number: 6551;
- NMR Card Number: NO88NW36;
- NRHE Numlink: 246681;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO88NW0031;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/SM6551 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/246681 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (3)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Apr 9 2026 11:20AM
