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Drem Airfield, Fenton Barns, Type 27 Pillbox

Pillbox (20th Century)

Site Name Drem Airfield, Fenton Barns, Type 27 Pillbox

Classification Pillbox (20th Century)

Alternative Name(s) Drem Airfield Defences

Canmore ID 90070

Site Number NT58SW 67

NGR NT 51748 81668

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

NT58SW 67 51748 81668

A type 27 WW II pillbox is situated in a field about 215m E of Fenton Barns farmhouse. Constructed of brick and concrete it has the standard roof opening for a anti-aircraft machine gun.

Information from RCAHMS (DE), September 2004.

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