MHG13798 - Second World War Pillbox, Ackergill Links
Summary
Second World War Type 24 hexagonal pillbox with south-east facing aspect.
Type and Period (1)
- PILLBOX (TYPE FW3/24) (Built, Second World War - 1939 AD to 1945 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
ND36SE 33
A brick and concrete modern pillbox at the beach head. It is hexagonal and complete, it's sides measuring from 3 to 5m and 1.25 to 2.3m high. The roof is grass-covered.
C E Batey Caithness Coatsal Survey 1981.
HCAU site visit on 23/4/08. Pillbox appears to be in good condition. Grass covered roof. Several of the openings have been blocked using beach pebbles <1>.
Keith Tilley posted a photograph of this site on the Highland HER Facebook page in June 2011. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 3553 6132 (5m by 6m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND36SE |
| Civil Parish | WICK |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/88210 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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