Aberdeen City HER - NJ91SE0117 - BLACK DOG BEACH

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Primary ReferenceNJ91SE0117
NameBLACK DOG BEACH
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Site Form Standing Structure
Site Condition Incomplete
Details Remains of anti-tank blocks. During World War Two defensive lines were created on vulnerable coasts. A number of anti tank blocks survive north of the Burn of Mundurno and north of a pillbox (NJ91SE0119). They were part of a network of anti tank blocks set in lines linking pillboxes and other defences along the coast north of the River Don (see NJ91SE0003). They are located at a potential enemy infiltration point, at the mouth of the Burn of Mundurno. Tactically anti tank blocks obstructed the progress of tanks, and exposed their vulnerable undersides to fire should they try to cross. These examples have large jagged rocks embedded in the concrete. This would have the effect of tearing the tracks of a tank that attempted to cross them. Site visit in November 2022 as part of the SCAPE Coastal Zone Assessment Survey recorded that the blocks were tumbled but in alignment.
Last Update05/01/2024
Updated Bycpalmer
CompilerACU
Date of Compilation13/09/2017

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2022 Field Observation

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