Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCulbin Forest, anti-landing obstacle NNW and W of
Anti-landing obstacle nnw and

Culbin Forest, anti-landing obstacle NNW and W of

Scotland
HES SM11671
Site type
Anti-landing obstacle nnw and
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Culbin Forest anti-landing obstacle is a Second World War coastal defence installation located north-west and west of Culbin Forest in Moray, Scotland. The obstacle forms part of the extensive anti-invasion defences constructed along the Scottish coast between 1940 and 1944 in anticipation of a German amphibious assault. The structure comprises concrete and metal elements designed to impede or obstruct potential landing craft approaching the shore, representing the practical application of coastal defence strategy during the critical period of the war. Such obstacles remain significant archaeological evidence of Britain's home defence preparations during the middle years of the Second World War.

Culbin Forest, anti-landing obstacle NNW and W of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11671. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Culbin Forest, anti-landing obstacle NNW and W of?

Culbin Forest anti-landing obstacle is a Second World War coastal defence installation located north-west and west of Culbin Forest in Moray, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11671.

Who is responsible for protecting Culbin Forest, anti-landing obstacle NNW and W of?

Culbin Forest, anti-landing obstacle NNW and W 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 SM11671.

What other scheduled monuments are near Culbin Forest, anti-landing obstacle NNW and W of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rodney's Stone, symbol-bearing cross slab 475m ESE of Brodie Castle (5.5 km), Inshoch House, tower house 70m NNW of (6.3 km), Meadowfield,enclosure 400m ENE of (7.7 km).

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