Scheduled MonumentsScotlandMinefield control tower, 50m ESE of Gallanachmore Cottage
50m ese of gallanachmore cottage

Minefield control tower, 50m ESE of Gallanachmore Cottage

Scotland
HES SM13815
Site type
50m ese of gallanachmore cottage
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Minefield control tower 50m ESE of Gallanachmore Cottage is a Second World War defensive structure located in Argyllshire, Scotland. The tower served as a control point for coordinating minefield operations during the conflict, reflecting the strategic importance of coastal defence installations across western Scotland. Built from reinforced concrete in the utilitarian style characteristic of wartime military architecture, the structure represents the widespread fortification of the Scottish coast undertaken between 1940 and 1945 to counter the threat of invasion and protect against enemy attack.

Minefield control tower, 50m ESE of Gallanachmore Cottage is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13815. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Minefield control tower, 50m ESE of Gallanachmore Cottage?

Minefield control tower 50m ESE of Gallanachmore Cottage is a Second World War defensive structure located in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13815.

Who is responsible for protecting Minefield control tower, 50m ESE of Gallanachmore Cottage?

Minefield control tower, 50m ESE of Gallanachmore Cottage 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 SM13815.

What other scheduled monuments are near Minefield control tower, 50m ESE of Gallanachmore Cottage?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Barrnacarry,millstone quarry NNE of (5 km), Dunan Buiaig, cairn, Kilninver (5.4 km), Kilninver,St Beans Church & burial ground (5.6 km).

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