Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Hillhead, Chain Home Radar Station
In or near Sandhaven.
Hillhead, Chain Home Radar Station — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Mike Searle — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Hillhead, Chain Home Radar Station is a archaeological located in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Hillhead, Chain Home Radar Station is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. It served as part of the UK's early warning radar system during the Second World War. The site is significant for its role in military history and technology development.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 57.6452, -2.0972
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB43 7BX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Aberdeenshire North and Moray East
Sources
- osm: node/12863058915 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hillhead, Chain Home Radar Station?
- Hillhead, Chain Home Radar Station is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB43 7BX).
- What is Hillhead, Chain Home Radar Station?
- Hillhead, Chain Home Radar Station — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hillhead, Chain Home Radar Station?
- Drivers can use postcode AB43 7BX.
- Is Hillhead, Chain Home Radar Station free to visit?
- Yes, Hillhead, Chain Home Radar Station is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hillhead, Chain Home Radar Station?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB43 7BX. It sits within the Aberdeenshire North and Moray East parliamentary constituency.