Scheduled MonumentsScotlandArnish Point,gun emplacements
Gun emplacements

Arnish Point,gun emplacements

Scotland
HES SM5347
Site type
Gun emplacements
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Arnish Point gun emplacements is a coastal defence installation located in Ross-shire, Scotland. The site comprises First World War era fortifications constructed to protect against naval threats during the conflict. Gun emplacements of this period typically consisted of concrete platforms and protective structures positioned to command approaches to the Firth, reflecting the strategic importance of Scotland's northern coastline during the Great War. The surviving remains represent the material legacy of Britain's home defence preparations in the early twentieth century.

Arnish Point,gun emplacements is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5347. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Arnish Point,gun emplacements?

Arnish Point gun emplacements is a coastal defence installation located in Ross-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5347.

Who is responsible for protecting Arnish Point,gun emplacements?

Arnish Point,gun emplacements is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM5347.

What other scheduled monuments are near Arnish Point,gun emplacements?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Loch Arnish,dun (0.9 km), Cnoc na Croich, chambered cairn (2.3 km), Rubha Shilldinish,promontory fort and homestead (2.3 km).

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