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Gryffe Wraes Cottage anti-aircraft site is a World War II defensive installation located 185 metres west-north-west of Gryffe Wraes Cottage in Renfrewshire, Scotland. The site represents part of the extensive network of anti-aircraft positions established across Scotland during the Second World War to protect against enemy air attack. Such installations typically comprised gun emplacements, searchlight positions, or observation posts arranged to provide defensive coverage of strategically important areas or industrial targets. The site's designation within Scotland's heritage record reflects the archaeological and historical significance of wartime defensive infrastructure in understanding Scotland's role during the conflict.
Gryffe Wraes Cottage, anti-aircraft site 185m WNW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12895. View the official record →
Gryffe Wraes Cottage anti-aircraft site is a World War II defensive installation located 185 metres west-north-west of Gryffe Wraes Cottage in Renfrewshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12895.
Gryffe Wraes Cottage, anti-aircraft site 185m WNW 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 SM12895.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ranfurly Castle, Bridge of Weir (1.8 km), Castle Hill, motte, Bridge of Weir (1.9 km), Castle Hill, enclosure 260m SE of East Barnaigh (4.3 km).
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