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Remains of boom defences, Roan Head, Flotta, Orkney
by Claire Pegrum
geograph for square ND3896
During WWII boom defences were strung across the entrances to Scapa Flow to... (more)
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Searchlight emplacement above Black Rocks, Wick, Caithness
by Claire Pegrum
geograph for square ND3750
The searchlight was part of the WWII defences of Wick Harbour.
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Searchlight emplacement above Black Rocks, Wick, Caithness
by Claire Pegrum
geograph for square ND3750
The searchlight was part of the WWII defences of Wick Harbour.
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WWII road block, Luffness, East Lothian
by Claire Pegrum
geograph for square NT4781
The track runs between what is now the A198 and the coast at Gullane Sands.... (more)
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Anti-submarine boom mounting block, Cramond Island, Midlothian
by Claire Pegrum
geograph for square NT1978
During both WWI and WWII an anti-submarine boom ran between Cramond Island and... (more)
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Military building remains, Flotta, Orkney
by Claire Pegrum
geograph for square ND3796
There was a range of military installations on the Golta peninsula on Flotta in... (more)
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Remains of WW2 Defences
by Mick Garratt
geograph for square NG8689
Light Anti Aircraft guns I think.
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WWII defences Berry Head
by Chris Allen
geograph for square SX9456
Although there was no specific labelling of this at the higher level where... (more)
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In the defence of the realm
by Anthony Vosper
geograph for square SY0781
A WWII pillbox. Having a field of fire over the mouth of the River Otter.
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WWII pillbox, Forton, with windpump on top
by Vieve Forward
geograph for square ST3407
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WWII remains, Brinkies Brae, Stromness, Orkney
by Claire Pegrum
geograph for square HY2509
I've been told that this was part of a Bofors anti-aircraft gun emplacement.
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Pill box, Selsmore, Hayling Island, Hampshire
by Brian Robert Marshall
geograph for square SZ7399
The pill box is a wartime defensive relic dating from the early 1940s when there... (more)
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Foundations of RAF Observation Post
by Mick Garratt
geograph for square NG8797
Overlooking the entrance to Guinard Bay and the Summer Isles.
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Marchwood, defences
by Mike Faherty
geograph for square SU3811
Four concrete blocks overlooking River Test and Southampton Docks; probably WWII... (more)
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The defence of the nation
by Anthony Vosper
geograph for square SS4532
WWII defences covering the estuary. Now showing the ravages of time.
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Anti-tank blocks, Largo Bay, Fife
by Claire Pegrum
geograph for square NO4002
Lundin Golf Club lies to the right and Leven is the town ahead.
There are... (more)
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Anti-tank blocks, Largo Bay, Fife
by Claire Pegrum
geograph for square NO3901
Looking towards Leven and the demonstration offshore wind turbines at Methil.... (more)
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Anti-tank blocks, Shell Bay, Fife
by Claire Pegrum
geograph for square NO4600
There are remains of extensive WWII defences along and behind the beaches in... (more)
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Anti-glider posts, Largo Bay, Fife
by Claire Pegrum
geograph for square NO4501
There are remains of extensive WWII defences along and behind the beach at Largo... (more)
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Anti-tank blocks, Largo Bay, Fife
by Claire Pegrum
geograph for square NO4401
There are remains of extensive WWII defences along and behind the beach at Largo... (more)
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Light anti-aircraft battery, Mellangaun, Ross and Cromarty
by Claire Pegrum
geograph for square NG8189
This gun emplacement was part of the Second World War defences of Loch Ewe from... (more)
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WWII observation post
by Mat Fascione
geograph for square TA3304
On the sea defences south of Humberston Fitties.
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Bradda Head, lookout
by Mike Faherty
geograph for square SC1869
Probably part of WWII coastal defences; only the base of an adjacent building remains.
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WWII defences, Druridge Bay
by Jim Barton
geograph for square NZ2796
Concrete blocks on the beach placed as defences against tank landings in World War 2.
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Remains of Pier, Mellon Charles
by Mick Garratt
geograph for square NG8491
Part of the main base for the WW2 defences of Loch Ewe. The far structure is... (more)
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The WWII aircraft lookout tower near Longcliffe
by David Smith
geograph for square SK2255
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Windpump on top of pillbox, Forton
by Vieve Forward
geograph for square ST3407
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WW2 pillbox at entrance to Pimbury Park
by Vieve Forward
geograph for square ST9096
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WW2 pillbox at entrance to Pimbury Park
by Vieve Forward
geograph for square ST9096
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Otterton Ledge
by Anthony Vosper
geograph for square SY0781
Situated on the mouth of the River Otter.
The feature in the foreground is the... (more)
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WWII Pillbox near Flamborough Head, Yorkshire
by Christine Matthews
geograph for square TA2570
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Pillboxes, Lundin Links, Fife
by Claire Pegrum
geograph for square NO4002
There are remains of extensive WWII defences along and behind the beaches of... (more)
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Pillbox, Wick, Caithness
by Claire Pegrum
geograph for square ND3750
The pillbox was part of the WWII defences of Wick Harbour. A coastal battery... (more)
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Worbarrow, dragon's teeth
by Mike Faherty
geograph for square SY8779
WWII anti-tank structures on the ridge between Pondfield Cove and Worbarrow Bay;... (more)
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WWII defences at Auburn Sands
by Mat Fascione
geograph for square TA1763
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Light anti-aircraft gun emplacement, Rubha nan Sasan, Ross and Cromarty
by Claire Pegrum
geograph for square NG8191
The gun emplacement lies within the Rubha nan Sasan coastal battery which was... (more)
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Grove, gun emplacements
by Mike Faherty
geograph for square SY6973
Three WWII gun emplacements overlooking East Weare and the sea.
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Cliffs and sea defences
by Pauline E
geograph for square TA1575
View across a line of WWII defences.
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WWII defences, Speeton Sands
by Pauline E
geograph for square TA1575
Speeton Sands, August - and barely a soul to be seen on this beautiful English... (more)
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Sunrise over the Firth of Forth, Midlothian
by Claire Pegrum
geograph for square NT1977
Taken from the WWII anti-shipping barrier, which incorporates the causeway to... (more)
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Barrage balloon mooring block and ring, Wharth, Flotta, Orkney
by Claire Pegrum
for square ND3493
This was one of many barrage balloon sites which protected the Scapa Flow naval... (more)
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Gun emplacement, Nigg Battery, Ross and Cromarty
by Claire Pegrum
geograph for square NH8069
Nigg was a WWII coastal battery with two gun emplacements. This is the western... (more)
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Battery observation post, Nigg Battery, Ross and Cromarty
by Claire Pegrum
geograph for square NH8069
Nigg was a WWII battery with two gun emplacements. This observation post was... (more)
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Former quay, Nigg Ferry, Ross and Cromarty
by Claire Pegrum
geograph for square NH7968
The quay is built from sandstone blocks and is thought to be contemporary with... (more)
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Anti-tank blocks, Largo Bay, Fife
by Claire Pegrum
geograph for square NO3901
Looking towards Largo Law. Lundin Golf Course lies to the left.
There are... (more)
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Camouflaged concrete, Brinkies Brae, Stromness, Orkney
by Claire Pegrum
for square HY2509
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WWII defences on Speeton Sands
by Mat Fascione
geograph for square TA1575
Filey is 3½ miles away across Filey Bay.
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Second World War Nissen hut remains, Ploc an Rubha, Ross and Cromarty
by Claire Pegrum
geograph for square NG8583
Looking towards Loch Thùrnaig.
The hut was part of an anti-aircraft battery.... (more)
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Concrete Holding Down Blocks
by Mick Garratt
for square NG8491
I guess these were weights laid on the loch floor to anchor the anti submarine... (more)
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Pillbox, Church Lane, Terrington St John
by Richard Humphrey
geograph for square TF5315
Category: Pillbox
There are numerous pillboxes still in existence in the flat fenlands around The... (more)
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