Scheduled MonumentsScotlandPillbox, 150m WNW of The Neuk
150m wnw of the neuk

Pillbox, 150m WNW of The Neuk

Scotland
HES SM8220
Site type
150m wnw of the neuk
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Pillbox, 150m WNW of The Neuk is a concrete defensive structure dating from the Second World War period. The site is located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland and represents part of the extensive network of pillboxes constructed across Britain during 1940 and 1941 as part of anti-invasion preparations following the fall of France. Such structures typically contained loopholes or gun emplacements designed to provide defensive cover for static positions along potential invasion routes. The pillbox survives as a physical reminder of Scotland's role in home defence during the critical early years of the Second World War.

Pillbox, 150m WNW of The Neuk is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8220. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Pillbox, 150m WNW of The Neuk?

Pillbox, 150m WNW of The Neuk is a concrete defensive structure dating from the Second World War period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8220.

Who is responsible for protecting Pillbox, 150m WNW of The Neuk?

Pillbox, 150m WNW of The Neuk 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 SM8220.

What other scheduled monuments are near Pillbox, 150m WNW of The Neuk?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wine Tower, tower (1.9 km), Knockmonean Cairn (3.9 km), Trefor Hill, motte (4.1 km).

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