Edinburgh, Princes Street, St John's Church
Pillbox (20th Century)
Site Name Edinburgh, Princes Street, St John's Church
Classification Pillbox (20th Century)
Alternative Name(s) Edinburgh Defence Scheme; West End
Canmore ID 227628
Site Number NT27SW 3478
NGR NT 24739 73669
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/227628
- Council Edinburgh, City Of
- Parish Edinburgh (Edinburgh, City Of)
- Former Region Lothian
- Former District City Of Edinburgh
- Former County Midlothian
NT27SW 3478 24739 73669
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
