Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHeavy Anti-aircraft gunsite 220m east of West Marsh Cottage

Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite 220m east of West Marsh Cottage

England
List entry 1020024
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite 220m east of West Marsh Cottage is a Second World War defensive installation located in Lincolnshire. The site comprises a gun emplacement constructed to protect against aerial attack during the period of German bombing campaigns and the threat of invasion in the early 1940s. Heavy anti-aircraft batteries of this type were strategically positioned across Britain to defend against enemy aircraft, forming part of the nation's air defence network. The surviving physical remains include the characteristic concrete and earthwork features typical of such wartime installations.

Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite 220m east of West Marsh Cottage is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020024. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite 220m east of West Marsh Cottage?

Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite 220m east of West Marsh Cottage is a Second World War defensive installation located in Lincolnshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020024.

Who is responsible for protecting Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite 220m east of West Marsh Cottage?

Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite 220m east of West Marsh Cottage 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 1020024.

What other scheduled monuments are near Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite 220m east of West Marsh Cottage?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including 'The Castles' motte and bailey (1.1 km), Site of Saxon manor, Tyrwhitt Hall (2.5 km), St Peter's Church (2.5 km).

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