What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Dunfermline, Raf Pitreavie Castle, Radio Station and Aerial Field as Radio Mast(s) (20th Century), Radio Station (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.
Built by the Royal Air Force in the 20th century, Pitreavie Castle and its associated radio station and aerial field were key components of Britain's military communications infrastructure during World War II and the Cold War. The site is remembered for its strategic role in early warning and defense systems, particularly as part of the RAF's Chain Home radar network.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
PitreavieHuman Remains (period Unassigned), Coin(s) (period Unassigned) · 214 yd
Sir Hector Maclean of Duart & Battle of Inverkeithing MemorialMemorial · 300 yd
MastertownVillage (medieval) · 475 yd
North Wood, DunfermlineCairn (period Unassigned) · 721 yd
North WoodWood · 731 yd
Rosyth, Queensferry Road, Rosyth Parish ChurchChurch (20th Century) · 1305 yd
Calais Muir WoodWood · 1.4 mi
Pattiesmuir, Douglas Bank Cemetery, War MemorialCemetery (modern), War Memorial (20th Century) · 1.8 mi
Inverkeithing CemeteryCemetery (19th Century), Cultivation Terrace(s) (period Unknown) · 1.8 mi
Rosyth DoocotVisitor information · 1.8 mi
Rosyth CastleTower House (medieval) · 1.9 mi