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Portknockie Harbour, Pillbox
Observation Post (20th Century), Pillbox (20th Century)
Site Name Portknockie Harbour, Pillbox
Classification Observation Post (20th Century), Pillbox (20th Century)
Alternative Name(s) Portnockie Harbour
Canmore ID 81602
Site Number NJ46NE 24.02
NGR NJ 4873 6873
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/81602
- Council Moray
- Parish Rathven
- Former Region Grampian
- Former District Moray
- Former County Banffshire
NJ46NE 24.02 4873 6873
A small pillbox and lookout measuring 8ft by 6ft overall is siuated on the hill at the E end of the harbour, above the Harbour Garage. Constructed with brick walls and a concrete roof.
J Guy 1992; NMRS MS 810/1, 48-9, 65
A brick and concrete built observation post/pillbox is situated at the top of the N-facing slope of Port Hill, N of Portknockie Harbour. The building is set into the slope.
Measuring about 2.50 by 2m, the structure has brick walls and a concrete roof with the entrance at the rear on the W side. Two loopholes were noted in the N and E-facing walls.
Visited by RCAHMS (DE), 29 August 2007.
