Building record MHG13798 - Second World War Pillbox, Ackergill Links

Summary

Second World War Type 24 hexagonal pillbox with south-east facing aspect.

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Grid reference Centred ND 3553 6132 (5m by 6m)
Map sheet ND36SE
Old County CAITHNESS
Civil Parish WICK
Geographical Area CAITHNESS

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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>

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  • <1> Verbal Communication: Puls, A. Comment by Andrew Puls, HC Archaeologist.
  • <2> Interactive Resource/Webpage: Highland Council. 2011. Highland HER Facebook page. Yes. Keith Tilley, 07-06-2011.

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Record last edited

Jun 10 2011 3:03PM

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