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Drem Airfield, Battle H.q.

Battlefield Headquarters (20th Century)

Site Name Drem Airfield, Battle H.q.

Classification Battlefield Headquarters (20th Century)

Alternative Name(s) Park Hills

Canmore ID 159418

Site Number NT48SE 83

NGR NT 49622 80733

NGR Description Centred NT 4960 8071

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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  • Council East Lothian
  • Parish Dirleton
  • Former Region Lothian
  • Former District East Lothian
  • Former County East Lothian

Archaeology Notes

NT48SE 83.00 centred 4960 8071

For the remainder of the airfield structures see NT58SW 68.00

NT48SE 83.01 centred NT 4940 8089 Bomb Store

NT$*SE 83.02 c.NT 4975 8093 Pillbox

The underground Battle HQ is situated on the W side of the airfield. The concrete roof entrance can still be found immediately S of the site of a Bronze Age cist find spot (NT48SE 14).

Information from RCAHMS (DE) March 2000

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External Reference (17 July 2013)

Located to the west of the former flying field on high ground. The bunker is in good condition. The emergency hatch is missing and so is the emergency ladder. The bunker is dry and features many artifacts; light switches, fight fittings, cable runs, fuse boxes and the Elsan WC. The bunker has an extra room at the bottom of the main access steps. The bunker has been turned in to a bat hibernacula and as such the bunker is not accessible at all times of the year.

Information from M Tucknott, 17th July 2013

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