Scheduled MonumentsScotlandGarlieston, Mulberry harbour remains 2070m ENE, 1035m E and 1860m S of
Mulberry harbour remains 2070m ene, 1035m e and

Garlieston, Mulberry harbour remains 2070m ENE, 1035m E and 1860m S of

Scotland
HES SM12937
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Mulberry harbour remains 2070m ene, 1035m e and
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Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

The Mulberry harbour remains at Garlieston is an ancient defensive structure located in Wigtownshire, Scotland. The Mulberry harbours were prefabricated portable harbours designed and constructed during the Second World War as part of Operation Overlord, the Allied invasion of Normandy in 1944. The remains at this location represent part of the broader infrastructure created to support amphibious operations, with components that would have been towed across the Channel to establish temporary harbour facilities for the landing forces. The site preserves evidence of this remarkable feat of wartime engineering and logistics, reflecting the technological innovation and industrial capacity mobilised by the Allied powers during the final years of the Second World War.

Garlieston, Mulberry harbour remains 2070m ENE, 1035m E and 1860m S of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12937. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Garlieston, Mulberry harbour remains 2070m ENE, 1035m E and 1860m S of?

The Mulberry harbour remains at Garlieston is an ancient defensive structure located in Wigtownshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12937.

Who is responsible for protecting Garlieston, Mulberry harbour remains 2070m ENE, 1035m E and 1860m S of?

Garlieston, Mulberry harbour remains 2070m ENE, 1035m E and 1860m S 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 SM12937.

What other scheduled monuments are near Garlieston, Mulberry harbour remains 2070m ENE, 1035m E and 1860m S of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cruggleton Castle (2 km), Dinnans,two forts (4.4 km), Little Balsmith,standing stone (4.9 km).

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