Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCrail Airfield, pillbox 550m NNE of Kilminning Castle
Medieval · Pillbox 550m nne of kilminning castle

Crail Airfield, pillbox 550m NNE of Kilminning Castle

Scotland
HES SM6515
Period
Medieval
Site type
Pillbox 550m nne of kilminning castle
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Pillbox 550m NNE of Kilminning Castle is a Second World War defensive structure located in Fife, Scotland, near the medieval castle of Kilminning. The pillbox forms part of the broader system of coastal fortifications constructed across Scotland during the 1940s to defend against potential German invasion. It is a concrete structure typical of the period, designed to provide protected firing positions for anti-tank or anti-personnel weapons. The site is recorded in the Historic Environment Scotland database under the reference SM6515 and represents the significant military infrastructure investment made during wartime defence preparations in this region.

Crail Airfield, pillbox 550m NNE of Kilminning Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6515. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Crail Airfield, pillbox 550m NNE of Kilminning Castle?

Pillbox 550m NNE of Kilminning Castle is a Second World War defensive structure located in Fife, Scotland, near the medieval castle of Kilminning. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6515.

What period does Crail Airfield, pillbox 550m NNE of Kilminning Castle date from?

Crail Airfield, pillbox 550m NNE of Kilminning Castle dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a pillbox 550m nne of kilminning castle. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Crail Airfield, pillbox 550m NNE of Kilminning Castle?

Crail Airfield, pillbox 550m NNE of Kilminning Castle 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 SM6515.

What other scheduled monuments are near Crail Airfield, pillbox 550m NNE of Kilminning Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Crail Airfield, airfield 1km E of Kirklands Farm (0.7 km), Danes Dike,earthwork,Fife Ness (0.7 km), Beacon construction site, 40m NE and 30m ESE of Fifeness Cottage (0.8 km).

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