Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBeacon construction site, 40m NE and 30m ESE of Fifeness Cottage
40m ne and 30m ese of fifeness cottage

Beacon construction site, 40m NE and 30m ESE of Fifeness Cottage

Scotland
HES SM13733
Site type
40m ne and 30m ese of fifeness cottage
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Beacon construction site is a coastal beacon installation located northeast and southeast of Fifeness Cottage in Fife, Scotland. The site represents maritime infrastructure associated with coastal navigation and warning systems, typical of installations developed to aid shipping and communicate across distances. The precise dating and original construction materials require reference to the official HES designation records, which document the site's archaeological and historical context within Fife's maritime heritage landscape.

Beacon construction site, 40m NE and 30m ESE of Fifeness Cottage is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13733. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Beacon construction site, 40m NE and 30m ESE of Fifeness Cottage?

Beacon construction site is a coastal beacon installation located northeast and southeast of Fifeness Cottage in Fife, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13733.

Who is responsible for protecting Beacon construction site, 40m NE and 30m ESE of Fifeness Cottage?

Beacon construction site, 40m NE and 30m ESE of Fifeness Cottage 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 SM13733.

What other scheduled monuments are near Beacon construction site, 40m NE and 30m ESE of Fifeness Cottage?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Crail Airfield, pillbox 20m ENE of Lighthouse, Foreland Head (0.1 km), Danes Dike,earthwork,Fife Ness (0.3 km), Crail Golf Club, Pill Box near the Club House (0.4 km).

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