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Sea defences, Helensburgh
by Richard Sutcliffe
geograph for square NS2982
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Type 22 Pillbox at Pett Level
by PAUL FARMER
geograph for square TQ8913
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Anti-tank blocks near Kirkton Head, Aberdeenshire
by Claire Pegrum
geograph for square NK1150
In addition to anti-tank blocks, anti-invasion defences between Kirton Head and... (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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World War II defences in Harestanes Wood
by Oliver Dixon
geograph for square NT4479
World War II coastal defences amongst the contorted trees of Harestanes Wood.... (more)
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Aldrington, sea defences
by Mike Faherty
geograph for square TQ2604
Rock armour, wooden groynes and concrete blocks defending the coastline: behind... (more)
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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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WWII Coastal Battery, Toot Rock
by PAUL FARMER
geograph for square TQ8913
Lots of details here: Link |
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Coastal defences WW2
by James Allan
geograph for square HY5411
Observation tower and remains of other WW2 defence buildings at Rerwick Head.
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World War ll Pill Box
by Richard Carter
geograph for square TF2009
Old WW2 pill box near Newborough
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Defences from Riverside Gardens to Fort Amherst
by David Martin
geograph for square TQ7568
Part of the defences built to protect Chatham Dockyard from attack by land.
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World War II defences on the Knab
by Oliver Dixon
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Sea defences at base of Cliff
by David Pashley
geograph for square TG3235
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World War II defences at Gosford
by Oliver Dixon
geograph for square NT4477
All the low-lying coastal areas of Britain were defended by rows of concrete... (more)
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World War II coastal defences at Longniddry
by Oliver Dixon
geograph for square NT4377
All the low-lying coastal areas of Britain were defended by rows of concrete... (more)
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World War II coastal defences
by Oliver Dixon
geograph for square NT4276
Set in the narrow strip of woodland between the B1348 and the shore. All the... (more)
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Southwick, sea defences
by Mike Faherty
geograph for square TQ2504
Rock armour, protecting the eroding cliff in front of the lorry park.
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New Brighton, sea defences
by Mike Faherty
geograph for square SJ3194
Rock armour, defending Marine Promenade.
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Remains of anti-submarine boom, Loch Ewe, Ross and Cromarty
by Claire Pegrum
geograph for square NG8189
This hawser was part of the anti-submarine boom which was laid across Loch Ewe... (more)
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Rye Harbour WW2 Defences
by PAUL FARMER
geograph for square TQ9418
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Sea defences - Lyme Regis
by Chris Allen
geograph for square SY3492
A lot of effort has gone into building a large wall and stabilising the soil... (more)
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Cramond defence at high tide
by James Wood
geograph for square NT1977
These defences prevented submarines from passing on the south side of Cramond Island
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Remains of Buildings at RAF Kete
by Deborah Tilley
geograph for square SM7904
Just a lot of brick, concrete and rubble remaining to indicate the past... (more)
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Old defence installations at Rubha nan Sasan
by Gordon Brown
geograph for square NG8192
Part of the defences for Loch Ewe, the starting point for the (in)famous Arctic... (more)
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Type "Orlit A" hut of Saxthorpe ROC post
by Evelyn Simak
for square TG1129
View into the very small roofed section of this hut >... (more)
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View down the entrance shaft of the Saxthorpe ROC bunker
by Evelyn Simak
for square TG1129
For an external view see > Link. This... ( more) |
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"Orlit A" type hut at Cold War ROC post
by Evelyn Simak
geograph for square TG1129
Trees are now growing in the open section of the hut. This post was in use from... (more)
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View towards St Peter's church
by Evelyn Simak
geograph for square TG1129
As seen from the entrance shaft of Saxthorpe ROC post. This post was in use from... (more)
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Saxthorpe ROC post
by Evelyn Simak
for square TG1129
The entrance shaft. This post was in use from December 1957 until October 1968.
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Saxthorpe ROC post
by Evelyn Simak
geograph for square TG1129
In a field beside the B1149 road. This post was in use from December 1957 until... (more)
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Saxthorpe ROC post
by Evelyn Simak
geograph for square TG1129
In a field near Corpusty. This post was in use from December 1957 until October... (more)
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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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On the Point Battery, Portsmouth
by David Martin
geograph for square SZ6399
Combination of city wall, former naval defences and modern sea defences near the... (more)
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Concrete defence at Morfa Bychan
by Eirian Evans
geograph for square SN2207
Across the back of Morfa Bychan beach lies a long concrete barrier shaped like a... (more)
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Dropped defences
by David Martin
geograph for square SU7102
Second World War coastal defences collapsed onto the beach beside the Hayling Billy route.
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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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Concrete blocks on the shore at West Wemyss
by Oliver Dixon
geograph for square NT3194
Presumed to be World War 2 coastal defences. Harbour and village beyond.
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Anti-tank ditch, Rattray, Aberdeenshire
by Claire Pegrum
geograph for square NK0955
This is one of the few remaining stretches of an anti-tank ditch which ran... (more)
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Anti-tank ditch, Rattray Head, Aberdeenshire
by Claire Pegrum
geograph for square NK0958
This is one of the few remaining stretches of an anti-tank ditch which ran... (more)
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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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No Defence Against The Sea
by Robert Struthers
for square NJ0464
Blocks of concrete, Second World War coastal defences, gradually falling victim... (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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Pillbox, Newtownards
by Rossographer
geograph for square J4972
Pillbox alongside Newtownards Airport, part of the wartime defences.
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Rubha nan Sasan
by Sandy Gerrard
geograph for square NG8192
World War 2 defences at Rubha nan Sasan. These emplacements guarded the entrance... (more)
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Anti-tank blocks, Lossiemouth, Morayshire
by Claire Pegrum
geograph for square NJ2270
The lines on the block on the extreme left of the photo are the outlines of the... (more)
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