Forth Defences, Outer, Inchkeith, Blockhouse No.3
Pillbox (First World War)
Site Name Forth Defences, Outer, Inchkeith, Blockhouse No.3
Classification Pillbox (First World War)
Alternative Name(s) Forth Defences
Canmore ID 297871
Site Number NT28SE 5.17
NGR NT 29577 82219
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/297871
- Council Fife
- Parish Kinghorn
- Former Region Fife
- Former District Kirkcaldy
- Former County Fife
One of nine known blockhouses (what would be known in the Second World War as 'pillboxes') built in the First World War, to defend the fortress of Inchkeith. This example lies to the south of the southernmost battery.
Information from HS/RCAHMS World War One Audit Project (GJB) 6 November 2013.
NT28SE 5.17 29577 82219
Brick and concrete defensive blockhouse situated on the SW tip of the island. Gun loopholes set at higher level than pillbox. The structure is seven sided and measures about 6m by 4m overall. The entrance is in the rear NW elevation.
Between this blockhouse and Blockhouse No.4 (NT28SE 5.18) and nearer the shore is an area of sawn off angle irons set in concrete, possibly the remains of the 'Wire Entanglement' noted on the Ordnance Survey pre 1st World War plan of the Island.
Visited by RCAHMS (DE, AL), 25 February, 4 March 2009
Project (March 2013 - September 2013)
A project to characterise the quantity and quality of the Scottish resource of known surviving remains of the First World War. Carried out in partnership between Historic Scotland and RCAHMS.
