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Cold War Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery lying on land to east of Harty Ferry Road is a military defensive installation dating from the Cold War period, constructed as part of Britain's air defence infrastructure during the latter half of the twentieth century. The site comprises the physical remains of a heavy anti-aircraft battery, which would have housed gun emplacements and associated operational structures designed to provide protection against aerial attack. Located in Kent, the battery reflects the strategic importance of the region during the era of heightened tension between NATO and the Soviet bloc, when such installations formed a vital component of national defence networks across the British Isles.
Cold War Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery lying on land to east of Harty Ferry Road is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1477350. View the official record →
Cold War Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery lying on land to east of Harty Ferry Road is a military defensive installation dating from the Cold War period, constructed as part of Britain's air defence infrastructure during the latter half of the twentieth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1477350.
Cold War Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery lying on land to east of Harty Ferry Road 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 1477350.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Shurland House: early 16th century Great House and associated remains (2.5 km), Medieval moated site at Sayes Court (3.7 km), Oare gunpowder works (7.4 km).
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