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Pillbox 755m N of Balcomie is a concrete anti-tank or anti-personnel defensive structure located near Crail in Fife, Scotland. The pillbox dates from the Second World War period, when Britain constructed extensive coastal and inland defence networks against potential invasion. Built as part of the defences associated with Crail Airfield, a Royal Air Force station of strategic importance, the structure exemplifies the standardised military architecture deployed across Scotland during the 1940s. The pillbox survives as a tangible record of wartime fortification and territorial defence strategy in this region.
Crail Airfield, pillbox 755m N of Balcomie is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6462. View the official record →
Pillbox 755m N of Balcomie is a concrete anti-tank or anti-personnel defensive structure located near Crail in Fife, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6462.
Crail Airfield, pillbox 755m N of Balcomie 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 SM6462.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Crail Golf Club, Pill Box near the Club House (1 km), Danes Dike,earthwork,Fife Ness (1.2 km), Beacon construction site, 40m NE and 30m ESE of Fifeness Cottage (1.4 km).
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