Condition

6
ANTI TANK BLOCK
Modern
275656
MHG48843
Highland

Description

There is a short arc of anti-tank blocks on the shore immediately to the N of the mouth of the Burn of Freswick. Information from RCAHMS (DCC) 3 October 2005 Site visit 06/05/2017 As described, part of same system of defences as 13505; anti-tank blocks, with pimples in front. Front row of pimples now partly undermined by erosion, with foundations exposed, and some blocks collapsed.

Location

337790.00
967246.00
27700
58.5887299
-3.0717883

Submitted photographs

Image Date Caption User
Anti-tank defences undermined by erosion at coast edge with foundations exposed 06/05/2017 Anti-tank defences undermined by erosion at coast edge with foundations exposed CaithnessCZAS
Anti-tank defences undermined by erosion at coast edge with foundations exposed
Tipped anti-tank pimple 06/05/2017 Tipped anti-tank pimple CaithnessCZAS
Tipped anti-tank pimple
Eroding coast edge in front of anti-tank defences 12/05/2017 Eroding coast edge in front of anti-tank defences training1
Eroding coast edge in front of anti-tank defences
Anti-tank blocks on coast edge at mouth of burn 12/05/2017 Anti-tank blocks on coast edge at mouth of burn training1
Anti-tank blocks on coast edge at mouth of burn
Anti-tank defences undermined by erosion with exposed foundations 06/05/2017 Anti-tank defences undermined by erosion with exposed foundations EllieSCHARP
Anti-tank defences undermined by erosion with exposed foundations

Submitted updates

Update id Date User
2965 06/05/2017 CaithnessCZAS
Tidal state Mid
Site located? Yes
Proximity to coast edge Coast edge
Coastally eroding? active sea erosion; active wind erosion (in dunes only); has eroded in the past
Visibility above ground Highly visible (substantial remains)
Visibility in section Clearly visible in section
Access easily accessible - no restrictions
Description There is a short arc of anti-tank blocks on the shore immediately to the N of the mouth of the Burn of Freswick. Information from RCAHMS (DCC) 3 October 2005 Site visit 06/05/2017 As described, part of same system of defences as 13505; anti-tank blocks, with pimples in front. Front row of pimples now partly undermined by erosion, with foundations exposed, and some blocks collapsed.

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