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Heavy Anti-aircraft Battery at Norley 365m south east of Finger Post Farm is a Second World War defensive installation in Cheshire. The battery formed part of Britain's anti-aircraft defences during the 1939–1945 conflict, designed to protect against aerial attack during a period when the German Luftwaffe posed a significant threat to the industrial heartland of north-west England. The site preserves physical remains associated with heavy anti-aircraft gun emplacements and their supporting infrastructure. As a scheduled ancient monument, it retains archaeological and historical importance as evidence of the nation's wartime preparations and defensive capabilities.
Heavy Anti-aircraft Battery at Norley 365m south east of Finger Post Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020982. View the official record →
Heavy Anti-aircraft Battery at Norley 365m south east of Finger Post Farm is a Second World War defensive installation in Cheshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020982.
Heavy Anti-aircraft Battery at Norley 365m south east of Finger Post Farm 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 1020982.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 70m east of Fishpool Lane Farm (4.8 km), Bowl barrow 30m south-west of Fishpool Lane Farm (4.8 km), Bowl barrow 120m south-east of Fishpool Lane Farm (4.8 km).
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