What is recorded here
Mistake. Castletown Airfield, Standard Firing Range is a twentieth-century firing range in Highland, Scotland. The name and region are clear even though the history section is empty. The place may have been a military training ground, a temporary weapon range or a forgotten part of a larger airfield.
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Castletown Airfield, Standard Firing Range as Firing Range (20th Century). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Castletown Airfield, Standard Firing Range was established in the 20th century, primarily for military training and defense purposes. It is remembered as part of Scotland's historical infrastructure supporting air force operations during periods of national security emphasis.
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