02/04/1996 Anti-tank cubes lie either side of a ford through the River Cowie near Findlayston Bridge. Line of anti-tank blocks along S bank of Cowie Water. Opposite car park where river could be found. River used as anti-tank ditch. Stones set in top as camouflage. GRC 31 8425 2834.
Pillbox covering bridges and approaches and anti-tank blocks. Six-sided type 22 pillbox. Stone walls with concrete roof; one door and five loopholes. Visited by J Guy, 10 June 1992. NMRS, MS/712/8. This monument comprises the remains of Second World War defences designed to block access across Findlayston Bridge and the Cowie Water from the N.
The main feature, to the SW of the bridge end, is a Type 22 pill box, with stone walls, concrete roof, brick blast walls and 5 embrasures, in good condition. To the E are a deep slit trench and a weapon pit, covering the S end of the bridge. To the W are four concrete tank blocks, closing off a ford across the Cowie Water, beside which there is a large weapon pit.
An earthwork anti-tank ditch and bank has been constructed to the W. Information from Historic Scotland, scheduling document dated 23 December 1996.