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Archaeology Notes
Event ID 834811
Category Descriptive Accounts
Type Archaeology Notes
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/834811
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A pillbox, constructed of brick and concrete was situated on the S side of Princes Street, between St John's Church and the pavement. The pillbox was demolished some time during 1944-5.
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
