Scheduled MonumentsEnglandGun platform 440m south east of Muskham Bridge

Gun platform 440m south east of Muskham Bridge

England
List entry 1016047
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Gun platform 440m south east of Muskham Bridge is a Civil War fortification located in Nottinghamshire. The structure dates to the English Civil War period of the seventeenth century and represents the military engineering undertaken during the conflict. It consists of an earthwork platform designed to mount artillery, reflecting the strategic importance of defensive positions in the region during the 1640s. Such gun platforms were typically constructed to command approaches and protect held territory, forming part of the broader network of fortifications established by either Parliamentarian or Royalist forces depending on local control.

Gun platform 440m south east of Muskham Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016047. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Gun platform 440m south east of Muskham Bridge?

Gun platform 440m south east of Muskham Bridge is a Civil War fortification located in Nottinghamshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016047.

Who is responsible for protecting Gun platform 440m south east of Muskham Bridge?

Gun platform 440m south east of Muskham Bridge 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 1016047.

What other scheduled monuments are near Gun platform 440m south east of Muskham Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Newark town wall (Lombard Street) (2.2 km), Standing cross known as Beaumond Cross (2.5 km), Queen's Sconce (2.8 km).

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