Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCloch Lighthouse, anti-submarine tethering points 15m N and 10m SW of
Anti-submarine tethering points 15m n and

Cloch Lighthouse, anti-submarine tethering points 15m N and 10m SW of

Scotland
HES SM12802
Site type
Anti-submarine tethering points 15m n and
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Cloch Lighthouse anti-submarine tethering points is an ancient defensive installation located in Scotland, comprising mooring fixtures positioned 15 metres north and 10 metres southwest of Cloch Lighthouse. These tethering points represent Second World War defensive infrastructure designed to restrict submarine movement in coastal waters. The installation reflects the strategic importance of Scottish waters during the conflict and the various engineering solutions deployed to protect shipping routes and harbour approaches. The site is recorded within the Historic Environment Scotland national record under reference HES INSPIRE SM12802.

Cloch Lighthouse, anti-submarine tethering points 15m N and 10m SW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12802. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cloch Lighthouse, anti-submarine tethering points 15m N and 10m SW of?

Cloch Lighthouse anti-submarine tethering points is an ancient defensive installation located in Scotland, comprising mooring fixtures positioned 15 metres north and 10 metres southwest of Cloch Lighthouse. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12802.

Who is responsible for protecting Cloch Lighthouse, anti-submarine tethering points 15m N and 10m SW of?

Cloch Lighthouse, anti-submarine tethering points 15m N and 10m SW 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 SM12802.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cloch Lighthouse, anti-submarine tethering points 15m N and 10m SW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cloch Lighthouse, coast battery 295m SSE of (0.3 km), Kirkbrae House, burial vault 65m ENE of (3.7 km), Overton reservoirs 1-8 and associated channels, Clyde Muirshiel Park (4.6 km).

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