Scheduled MonumentsScotlandRAF Tain, tracked target range 185m NW of
Tracked target range

RAF Tain, tracked target range 185m NW of

Scotland
HES SM13653
Site type
Tracked target range
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Tracked target range 185m NW of RAF Tain is a military installation situated in Ross-shire, Scotland, associated with the twentieth-century defence infrastructure of the airfield at RAF Tain. The range represents part of the broader military training and operational facilities developed at the station during its period of active service. Such tracked target ranges were constructed to support gunnery practice and weapons testing for military aircraft and personnel based at the airfield. The site is recorded within the Historic Environment Scotland national record under reference HES INSPIRE SM13653.

RAF Tain, tracked target range 185m NW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13653. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is RAF Tain, tracked target range 185m NW of?

Tracked target range 185m NW of RAF Tain is a military installation situated in Ross-shire, Scotland, associated with the twentieth-century defence infrastructure of the airfield at RAF Tain. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13653.

Who is responsible for protecting RAF Tain, tracked target range 185m NW of?

RAF Tain, tracked target range 185m NW 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 SM13653.

What other scheduled monuments are near RAF Tain, tracked target range 185m NW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Newton Chapel (2.1 km), St Duthus's Chapel, Tain (5.3 km), Cadboll Castle (7.1 km).

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