Scheduled MonumentsEnglandGloucester Lodge Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery

Gloucester Lodge Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery

England
List entry 1402264
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Gloucester Lodge Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery is a Second World War defensive installation located in Northumberland. The battery formed part of the air defence network established during the 1940s to protect against enemy air attack. The site comprises the physical remains of gun emplacements and associated military structures typical of heavy anti-aircraft batteries constructed during this period. Such installations were integral to Britain's home defence strategy during the war and represent an important category of twentieth-century military heritage.

Gloucester Lodge Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1402264. View the official record →

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What is Gloucester Lodge Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery?

Gloucester Lodge Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery is a Second World War defensive installation located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1402264.

Who is responsible for protecting Gloucester Lodge Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery?

Gloucester Lodge Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery 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 1402264.

What other scheduled monuments are near Gloucester Lodge Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Coastal Artillery Battery on Blyth Links (1.2 km), Enclosure 600yds (540m) NE of Burradon House (6.4 km), West Backworth medieval settlement, 300m south east of West Farm (6.8 km).

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