Scheduled MonumentsScotlandRegional War Room, 130m NW of Rankine Avenue, East Kilbride
130m nw of rankine avenue, east kilbride

Regional War Room, 130m NW of Rankine Avenue, East Kilbride

Scotland
HES SM11068
Site type
130m nw of rankine avenue, east kilbride
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Regional War Room is a Cold War defensive structure located approximately 130 metres north-west of Rankine Avenue in East Kilbride, Lanarkshire. The installation dates to the mid-twentieth century and functioned as a command and control facility during the period of heightened military tension between NATO and the Soviet Union. The structure exemplifies the civil defence infrastructure developed by the British state during the Cold War era, reflecting strategic planning for potential nuclear conflict. Such facilities were typically constructed below ground or heavily reinforced to protect operational personnel and maintain communications capability in the event of nuclear attack.

Regional War Room, 130m NW of Rankine Avenue, East Kilbride is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11068. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Regional War Room, 130m NW of Rankine Avenue, East Kilbride?

Regional War Room is a Cold War defensive structure located approximately 130 metres north-west of Rankine Avenue in East Kilbride, Lanarkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11068.

Who is responsible for protecting Regional War Room, 130m NW of Rankine Avenue, East Kilbride?

Regional War Room, 130m NW of Rankine Avenue, East Kilbride 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 SM11068.

What other scheduled monuments are near Regional War Room, 130m NW of Rankine Avenue, East Kilbride?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Laigh Mains, castle earthworks 125m North of Mains Castle (3.1 km), Long Calderwood, cairn 40m SSW of 1 Cadell Gardens (3.2 km), Rough Hill, motte (3.9 km).

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