Edinburgh, 2-4 York Place
Tenement (18th Century), Terrace (18th Century)
Site Name Edinburgh, 2-4 York Place
Classification Tenement (18th Century), Terrace (18th Century)
Alternative Name(s) 3-9 Dublin Street
Canmore ID 137975
Site Number NT27SE 3478
NGR NT 25628 74313
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/137975
- Council Edinburgh, City Of
- Parish Edinburgh (Edinburgh, City Of)
- Former Region Lothian
- Former District City Of Edinburgh
- Former County Midlothian
NT27SW 3478 25628 74313
(24739 73669) A pillbox, constructed of brick and concrete was situated between the pavement and St John's Church at the W end of Princes Street. The pillbox was demolished some time during 1944-5.
The structure formed part of the Inner Defence (Red Line) of Edinburgh's defences and was manned by the 6th Battalion Home Guard.
Information from RCAHMS (DE), November 2002