Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCivil War battery at Clayton's Way

Civil War battery at Clayton's Way

England
List entry 1015008
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Clayton's Way Battery is a Civil War earthwork fortification located in Huntingdonshire, England. The site dates from the English Civil War period in the seventeenth century and represents one of the defensive installations constructed during the conflict. The battery comprises an artillery emplacement with associated earthworks designed to command approaches across the landscape. Such installations were typical of the fortified positions established by both Parliamentarian and Royalist forces to protect strategic locations and maintain control of the surrounding territory during the 1640s.

Civil War battery at Clayton's Way is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015008. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Civil War battery at Clayton's Way?

Clayton's Way Battery is a Civil War earthwork fortification located in Huntingdonshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015008.

Who is responsible for protecting Civil War battery at Clayton's Way?

Civil War battery at Clayton's Way 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 1015008.

What other scheduled monuments are near Civil War battery at Clayton's Way?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Huntingdon Bridge (0.9 km), Huntingdon Castle (Castle Hills): a motte and bailey castle and Civil War fieldwork (1.1 km), Moated site 170m east of St Mary's Church (1.5 km).

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