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.
Built of concrete filled sandbags, these pillboxes are known as “Beehives”
There are four searchlights installed here and a Twin 6pdr with no overhead cover or director tower. Pictures below June 2026 Pictures […]
A type 22 pillbox with a (blocked) sunken entrance located at Lyness on Hoy, Orkney. There is evidence that at least one […]
