Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Decoy Anti-Aircraft Battery
In or near Danderhall.
Decoy Anti-Aircraft Battery — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Shawfair · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Decoy Anti-Aircraft Battery is a memorial located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
The Decoy Anti-Aircraft Battery is a memorial located in central Scotland. It serves as a historical site reflecting the military strategies employed during World War II. The battery is a testament to the efforts made to protect the region from aerial attacks.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.9228, -3.0983
- District
- Midlothian
- Postcode
- EH22 1SG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Midlothian
- Nearest railway station
- Shawfair — 0.8 km
Sources
- osm: node/11334652090 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Decoy Anti-Aircraft Battery?
- Decoy Anti-Aircraft Battery is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH22 1SG).
- What is Decoy Anti-Aircraft Battery?
- Decoy Anti-Aircraft Battery — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Decoy Anti-Aircraft Battery?
- The nearest railway station is Shawfair, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH22 1SG.
- Is Decoy Anti-Aircraft Battery free to visit?
- Yes, Decoy Anti-Aircraft Battery is free to enter.
- How do I get to Decoy Anti-Aircraft Battery?
- The nearest railway station is Shawfair, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH22 1SG.