Building record MAB7242 - NORTH GREENS
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Summary
A World War II pill-box stands just outside the northern perimeter fence of Lossiemouth Airfield (NJ26NW0045), as part of the former field defences.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 2160 7036 (40m by 40m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ27SW |
| Authority | Moray |
| Civil Parish | Drainie |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A World War II pill-box stands just outside the northern perimeter fence of Lossiemouth Airfield (NJ26NW0045), as part of the former field defences. It stands on a small rise and is surrounded by gorse and whin bushes, making access difficult. There are the remains of a gun mounting on the internal floor.
FOX, S, 2012, DEFENDING BRITAIN'S BACK DOOR: AN ARCHAEOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF MORAYSHIRE'S SECOND WORLD WAR DEFENCE LANDSCAPE (Bibliographic reference). SAB2549.
Oct 2 2003 , prints, prints (Ground Photograph). SAB31751.
Sep 2 1999 , GR/99/CT47/WW, GR/99/CT47/WW (Ground Photograph). SAB31515.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: MOR;
- NMR Card Number: NJ27SW31;
- NRHE Numlink: 156952;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ27SW0025;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/156952 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (3)
- --- SAB2549 Bibliographic reference: FOX, S. 2012. DEFENDING BRITAIN'S BACK DOOR: AN ARCHAEOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF MORAYSHIRE'S SECOND WORLD WAR DEFENCE LANDSCAPE.
- --- SAB31515 Ground Photograph: Sep 2 1999 . GR/99/CT47/WW. Colour Transparency. GR/99/CT47/WW.
- --- SAB31751 Ground Photograph: Oct 2 2003 . prints. Colour Negative. prints.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Record last edited
Mar 17 2025 3:39PM
