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Forres Airfield, Pillbox

Pillbox (20th Century)

Site Name Forres Airfield, Pillbox

Classification Pillbox (20th Century)

Alternative Name(s) Forres Airfield Defences

Canmore ID 93196

Site Number NJ05NW 97.01

NGR NJ 02111 58689

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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  • Council Moray
  • Parish Forres
  • Former Region Grampian
  • Former District Moray
  • Former County Morayshire

Archaeology Notes

NJ05NW 97.01 02111 58689

NJ 0212 5868. A brick and concrete pillbox is situated adjacent to the railway bridge over the River Findhorn. Six sided and of heavy construction with brick walls and a concrete roof. Six loopholes, some of which have been chipped away to give a wider field of fire and a door to the rear.

J Guy 1992; NMRS MS 810/1, 130 (Vol.2)

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