Scheduled MonumentsScotlandRattray Line, pill box 875m ENE of Old Rattray
Pill box 875m ene of old rattray

Rattray Line, pill box 875m ENE of Old Rattray

Scotland
HES SM11317
Site type
Pill box 875m ene of old rattray
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Rattray Line pill box 875m ENE of Old Rattray is a Second World War defensive structure located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The pill box forms part of the Rattray Line, a coastal defence system constructed during the early 1940s as part of Britain's preparations against potential German invasion. Built from concrete, the structure exemplifies the standardised military architecture employed across Scotland's vulnerable coastline during wartime. The site remains a significant material record of Scotland's Home Defence measures and reflects the strategic importance accorded to the Aberdeenshire coast during the Second World War.

Rattray Line, pill box 875m ENE of Old Rattray is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11317. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Rattray Line, pill box 875m ENE of Old Rattray?

Rattray Line pill box 875m ENE of Old Rattray is a Second World War defensive structure located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11317.

Who is responsible for protecting Rattray Line, pill box 875m ENE of Old Rattray?

Rattray Line, pill box 875m ENE of Old Rattray 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 SM11317.

What other scheduled monuments are near Rattray Line, pill box 875m ENE of Old Rattray?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rattray Line, pill box 650m E of Rattray House (2 km), Rattray Line, pill box 585m SE of Rattray House (2.4 km), Rattray Line, pill box 640m SE of Rattray House (2.5 km).

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