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Archaeology Notes
Event ID 834668
Category Descriptive Accounts
Type Archaeology Notes
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/834668
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A pillbox, constructed of brick and concrete was situated on the S side of Rutland Place, outside the Rutland Hotel. The pillbox was demolished some time during 1944-5. The external walls had been camouflaged with windows to look like an occupied building.
The structure formed part of the Inner Defence (Red Line) of Edinburgh's defences and was manned by the 6th Battalion Home Guard.
Information from RCAHMS (DE), November 2002
