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Penmanshiel, Auxiliary Unit Operational Base
Bunker (Second World War)
Site Name Penmanshiel, Auxiliary Unit Operational Base
Classification Bunker (Second World War)
Canmore ID 373014
Site Number NT76NE 101
NGR NT 7958 6708
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/373014
- Council Scottish Borders, The
- Parish Cockburnspath
- Former Region Borders
- Former District Berwickshire
- Former County Berwickshire
Note (20 July 2022)
The Pillbox Study Group report that a Auxiliary patrol base (Cockburnspath Patrol) is located by the former Penmanshiel railway tunnel (exact location uncertain). The bunker has a standard layout, with entrance and main room and emergency exit and was extant in 2013.
Information from Pillbox Study Group to HES 20 July 2022
