Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Torry Battery
In or near Potterton.
Torry Battery — archaeological in scotland highlands.
Peter Robinson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Aberdeen · 2.3 km
About
Torry Battery is a archaeological located in scotland highlands. British historic ruins recorded in OpenStreetMap. Many such sites are scheduled monuments or listed structures.
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Place summary
Torry Battery is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. This coastal fortification dates back to the 19th century and served as a defensive structure during various conflicts. Visitors can explore the remains of the battery, which offer insights into military architecture and coastal defence strategies of the era. The site is significant for its historical context and the role it played in local maritime security.
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- Coordinates
- 57.1416, -2.0592
- District
- Aberdeen City
- Postcode
- AB11 5HB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Aberdeen South
- Established
- 1859
- Nearest railway station
- Aberdeen — 2.3 km
Sources
- osm: n1345701500 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q7827170 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Torry Battery?
- Torry Battery is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB11 5HB).
- What is Torry Battery?
- Torry Battery — archaeological in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Torry Battery?
- The nearest railway station is Aberdeen, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB11 5HB.
- When was Torry Battery built?
- Built or established in 1859.
- How do I get to Torry Battery?
- The nearest railway station is Aberdeen, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB11 5HB.