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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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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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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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Coastal Defences
by Mr Ignavy
geograph for square TR1734
Category: Coastal defences
In the background the earthen embankment provides protection against the sea.... (more)
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Sea defences, Helensburgh
by Richard Sutcliffe
geograph for square NS2982
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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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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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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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World War II defences on the Knab
by Oliver Dixon
geograph for square HU4840
The Bressay lighthouse HU4837 is just visible on the far side of the Sound.
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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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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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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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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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Anti-tank blocks, Lossiemouth, Morayshire
by Claire Pegrum
geograph for square NJ2270
Looking towards Covesea lighthouse
Writing cast into the blocks in this area... (more)
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WW 2 coastal defence blocks on the beach at Alnmouth
by Russel Wills
geograph for square NU2510
They appear to be moving into the sea!
The result of erosion of the carpark in... (more)
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Gosport - Town Defences
by Colin Smith
geograph for square SZ6199
Building the defences around Gosport on Portsmouth Harbour began in 1678.... (more)
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Anti-tank defences on the shores of the Firth of Tay
by Oliver Dixon
geograph for square NO4627
Tayport Links Caravan Park in the middle distance to the left. The town of... (more)
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Pillbox at Petten's Links, Aberdeenshire
by Andrew Tryon
geograph for square NJ9819
A concrete pillbox, most likely a beach defence from the second world war. The... (more)
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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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Secret nuclear bunker
by Tiger
geograph for square TL4459
A secret no longer, as it has been featured in the local press and even opened... (more)
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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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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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Rye Harbour WW2 Defences
by PAUL FARMER
geograph for square TQ9418
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Type 22 Pillbox at Pett Level
by PAUL FARMER
geograph for square TQ8913
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WWII coastal defences
by Russel Wills
geograph for square NU0546
Intended to stop invading tanks advancing across the dunes.
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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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Anti-tank obstacles on the eastern bank of the Deben estuary
by Simon Mortimer
geograph for square TM3338
Looking north from the road at Bawdsey Quay.
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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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Reigate Fort
by Ian Paterson
geograph for square TQ2552
General view of the site which was constructed in the 1890's over fears... (more)
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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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