Scheduled MonumentsScotlandRattray Line, pill box 585m SE of Rattray House
Pill box 585m se of rattray house

Rattray Line, pill box 585m SE of Rattray House

Scotland
HES SM11310
Site type
Pill box 585m se of rattray house
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Rattray Line, pill box 585m SE of Rattray House is a Second World War defensive structure located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The pillbox forms part of the Rattray Line, a section of Scotland's extensive coastal defence system constructed during the early 1940s in anticipation of potential German invasion. Built from concrete and positioned to provide defensive coverage of the surrounding terrain, the structure exemplifies the standardised design of anti-tank and infantry defence positions deployed along the Scottish coast. This modest but strategically significant monument survives as evidence of Britain's wartime preparation and the militarisation of the landscape during the Second World War.

Rattray Line, pill box 585m SE of Rattray House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11310. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Rattray Line, pill box 585m SE of Rattray House?

Rattray Line, pill box 585m SE of Rattray House is a Second World War defensive structure located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11310.

Who is responsible for protecting Rattray Line, pill box 585m SE of Rattray House?

Rattray Line, pill box 585m SE of Rattray House 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 SM11310.

What other scheduled monuments are near Rattray Line, pill box 585m SE of Rattray House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rattray Line, pill box 640m SE of Rattray House (0.1 km), Rattray Line, pill box 855m SE of Rattray House (0.3 km), Rattray Line, pill box 1150m SSE of Home Farm (0.9 km).

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