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Aberdeen, 67 Prospect Terrace, Craiglug, Pillbox

Pillbox (20th Century)

Site Name Aberdeen, 67 Prospect Terrace, Craiglug, Pillbox

Classification Pillbox (20th Century)

Alternative Name(s) Wellington Bridge

Canmore ID 202268

Site Number NJ90SW 148

NGR NJ 94167 04968

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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  • Council Aberdeen, City Of
  • Parish Aberdeen
  • Former Region Grampian
  • Former District City Of Aberdeen
  • Former County Aberdeenshire

Archaeology Notes

NJ90SW 148 94167 04968

Location formerly cited as NJ c. 9415 0497 and 9413 0499

Pillbox situated in the back garden of Craiglug, 67 Prospect Terrace. It has been converted into a summer house with a roof over the pillbox roof.

Information from Defence of Britain Project form, Mrs Leith, 1997.

(Location cited as NJ 9413 0499). This pillbox is situated in a private garden and it has not proved possible to obtain permission to inspect it more closely.

Information from RCAHMS (JRS), 10 October 2003.

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Note (9 August 2016)

According to information from the owners, the pillbox is a type 22, hexagonal, with three embrasures overlooking the Wellington Suspension Bridge. Access to the pillbox is by a flight of steps at the rear.

Information from P Gerrard to Historic Environment Scotland 8 Aug 2016.

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