Scheduled MonumentsEnglandAnti-aircraft gunsite 280m east of Carlton Hall

Anti-aircraft gunsite 280m east of Carlton Hall

England
List entry 1019676
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Anti-aircraft gunsite 280m east of Carlton Hall is a Second World War defensive installation located in Yorkshire. The site comprises earthwork remains of a typical anti-aircraft gun emplacement constructed during the 1940s as part of Britain's air defence infrastructure against enemy bombardment. Such installations were positioned strategically across the country to protect industrial areas, military facilities, and population centres from aerial attack. The physical remains visible today represent the archaeological evidence of wartime civil defence preparations and the landscape modifications undertaken to counter the threat posed by the Luftwaffe.

Anti-aircraft gunsite 280m east of Carlton Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019676. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Anti-aircraft gunsite 280m east of Carlton Hall?

Anti-aircraft gunsite 280m east of Carlton Hall is a Second World War defensive installation located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019676.

Who is responsible for protecting Anti-aircraft gunsite 280m east of Carlton Hall?

Anti-aircraft gunsite 280m east of Carlton Hall is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1019676.

What other scheduled monuments are near Anti-aircraft gunsite 280m east of Carlton Hall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cup, ring and groove marked rock 2m south of north wall of Gab Wood 330m E of Moseley Farm, Cookridge (3.3 km), Cup, ring and groove marked rock 15m from south wall of Gab Wood 300m east of Moseley Farm, Cookridge (3.4 km), Cup and ring marked rock 40m south east of Hillcourt, Rawdon (4.9 km).

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