Forth Defences, Outer, Inchkeith, Blockhouse No.9
Pillbox (First World War)
Site Name Forth Defences, Outer, Inchkeith, Blockhouse No.9
Classification Pillbox (First World War)
Alternative Name(s) Forth Defences
Canmore ID 297877
Site Number NT28SE 5.23
NGR NT 29108 83007
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/297877
- 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 at the southern end of the bay below the Officers' quarters.
Information from HS/RCAHMS World War One Audit Project (GJB) 6 November 2013.
NT28SE 5.23 29108 83007
A seven sided blockhouse/pillbox is situated on a low rocky ridge, W of the stone cottage 'quarters' (NT28SE 5.25). Set into the slope it is built mainly of concrete with a pre-cast concrete roof, the loopholes having been bricked up. Grass is growing on the roof.
No access was gained on the date of visit.
Visited by RCAHMS (DE, JM), 25 February 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.