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Pillbox 150m SE of Ben-fer is a Second World War concrete defensive structure located in Shetland, Scotland. The pillbox dates from the period of 1940-1944, when such fortifications were constructed across the British Isles as part of anti-invasion preparations following the fall of France. These small, heavily reinforced concrete structures were designed to provide protected positions for machine gun crews and anti-tank weapons to command approaches to strategically important locations. The pillbox survives as a testament to Shetland's role in the wider defensive network of the United Kingdom during the Second World War.
Ben-fer, pillbox 150m SE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13007. View the official record →
Pillbox 150m SE of Ben-fer is a Second World War concrete defensive structure located in Shetland, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13007.
Ben-fer, pillbox 150m SE of 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 SM13007.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Toab, broch N of The Knowe (0.5 km), Old Scatness, broch and settlement SE of the Cletts (0.6 km), Aerial View, battle headquarters 200m NE of (0.7 km).
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