Earthwork record MAB45292 - DOWNIE MOOR
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Summary
Remains of a barrow and World War II pill-box.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 4938 4181 (40m by 40m) Centred at - Point |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO44SE |
| Civil Parish | Monikie |
| Authority | Angus |
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Remains of a barrow and World War II pill-box. Recorded by J Sherriff during field survey in 1981. The possible barrow, 20m in diameter and 4m high, is surmounted by a smaller mound 8m in diameter by 0.7m in height. At the southern end the pillbox has been built into the mound. The pillbox was part of the defences for Douglas Wood radar station (NO44SE0057).
, (Photograph). SAB25155.
Sherriff, J R, 1981, Discovery and Excavation, Scotland, 43 (Bibliographic reference). SAB10782.
WILLS, H, 1985, PILLBOXES: A STUDY OF UK DEFENCES 1940 (Bibliographic reference). SAB2117.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ANG;
- NMR Card Number: NO44SE30;
- NRHE Numlink: 33629;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO44SE0030;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/33629 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (3)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Oct 23 2020 3:02PM
