Scheduled MonumentsScotlandHigh Mathernock, AA battery 350m WSW and camp 360 SW of
Aa battery 350m wsw and camp 360

High Mathernock, AA battery 350m WSW and camp 360 SW of

Scotland
HES SM12883
Site type
Aa battery 350m wsw and camp 360
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

High Mathernock is an anti-aircraft battery site dating from the Second World War, located in Renfrewshire, Scotland. The site comprises the remains of a defended position established to protect industrial and strategic assets in the region during the period of intensive air warfare. The battery would have been equipped with anti-aircraft guns and supporting defensive infrastructure, positioned to provide air defence cover across the surrounding landscape. Such installations formed part of the wider network of anti-aircraft defences deployed across Scotland during 1940-1945 to counter German air operations.

High Mathernock, AA battery 350m WSW and camp 360 SW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12883. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is High Mathernock, AA battery 350m WSW and camp 360 SW of?

High Mathernock is an anti-aircraft battery site dating from the Second World War, located in Renfrewshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12883.

Who is responsible for protecting High Mathernock, AA battery 350m WSW and camp 360 SW of?

High Mathernock, AA battery 350m WSW and camp 360 SW 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 SM12883.

What other scheduled monuments are near High Mathernock, AA battery 350m WSW and camp 360 SW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pennytersal Farm, motte 235m SW of (1.4 km), Craigmarloch Wood,fort (2.4 km), Duchal Castle (2.6 km).

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