15th October 2017 | Pillbox Study Group UK and Overseas Site listings

PILLBOX (TYPE CP/6/40/111): S0015188

In the angle of the junction of Holm Branch road and New Scapa road, Kirkwall.

Finstown Type 25 Norcon (TYPE CP/6/40/111). S0007046

Norcon pillbox, with flat roof with hatch. Small circular Norcon type concrete pillbox built into the remains of a broch.

Beehive Pillboxes Orkney Type 22

Type 22, Hatston. S0015189

A type 22 pillbox of unusual construction. Built by the Royal Marines whilst they were guarding Hatston airfield, the pillbox has been constructed using bags of cement, immersed in water and allowed to dry in that form. Exterior views taken September 2007 – Interior views taken September 2018.