Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLiberton Battery, anti-aircraft battery 100m E of Liberton Kennels
Anti-aircraft battery 100m e of liberton kennels

Liberton Battery, anti-aircraft battery 100m E of Liberton Kennels

Scotland
HES SM13607
Site type
Anti-aircraft battery 100m e of liberton kennels
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Liberton Battery is an anti-aircraft battery located approximately 100 metres east of Liberton Kennels in Midlothian, Scotland. The site dates to the Second World War period, when such installations were constructed throughout Britain to defend against aerial attack. The battery would have been equipped with anti-aircraft guns and associated defensive structures typical of the era's air defence infrastructure. Like many similar wartime installations, it represents the extensive fortification of the Scottish landscape during the 1939-1945 conflict.

Liberton Battery, anti-aircraft battery 100m E of Liberton Kennels is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13607. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Liberton Battery, anti-aircraft battery 100m E of Liberton Kennels?

Liberton Battery is an anti-aircraft battery located approximately 100 metres east of Liberton Kennels in Midlothian, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13607.

Who is responsible for protecting Liberton Battery, anti-aircraft battery 100m E of Liberton Kennels?

Liberton Battery, anti-aircraft battery 100m E of Liberton Kennels 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 SM13607.

What other scheduled monuments are near Liberton Battery, anti-aircraft battery 100m E of Liberton Kennels?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rosslyn Chapel, burial ground, buried remains of nave and remains of St Matthew's Church, Roslin (6.2 km), Rosslyn Castle, Roslin (6.5 km), Old Woodhouselee Castle (7.6 km).

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