Bridge Of Lewes
Pillbox (20th Century)
Site Name Bridge Of Lewes
Classification Pillbox (20th Century)
Alternative Name(s) Fyvie; River Ythan
Canmore ID 81527
Site Number NJ73NE 118
NGR NJ 76315 37593
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/81527
- Council Aberdeenshire
- Parish Fyvie
- Former Region Grampian
- Former District Banff And Buchan
- Former County Aberdeenshire
NJ73NE 118 76315 37593
(Location cited as NJ 7632 3659). Pillbox near junction of A947 and B9005 roads, between hotel and car park; measures 15 x 10 x 8ft.
Visited by Mr J Guy, 16 November 1992.
NMRS, MS/712/8.
A type 22 pillbox noted by the Defence of Britain Project, is situated to the S of the bridge carrying the B9005 public road over the River Ythan. Constructed of brick and concrete, the pillbox is hexagonal, with a blast wall protected entrance to the E.
Information from Defence of Britain Project recording form, (A Armishaw), 2001.
