Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHeavy Anti-aircraft gunsite, 250m north east of New Farm Cottages

Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite, 250m north east of New Farm Cottages

England
List entry 1019848
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite, 250 m north east of New Farm Cottages is a Second World War defensive installation located in Cheshire. The site comprises a heavy anti-aircraft gun emplacement constructed as part of Britain's air defence network during the 1939-1945 conflict. Such installations were positioned across the landscape to provide protection against enemy aircraft, with heavy anti-aircraft guns capable of engaging targets at considerable altitude. The physical remains reflect the military engineering of the period, representing an important aspect of the home defence infrastructure that characterised the Second World War experience in Britain.

Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite, 250m north east of New Farm Cottages is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019848. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite, 250m north east of New Farm Cottages?

Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite, 250 m north east of New Farm Cottages is a Second World War defensive installation located in Cheshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019848.

Who is responsible for protecting Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite, 250m north east of New Farm Cottages?

Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite, 250m north east of New Farm Cottages 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 1019848.

What other scheduled monuments are near Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite, 250m north east of New Farm Cottages?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Shotwick Hall moated site (1.2 km), Shotwick Castle motte and bailey and late medieval garden remains (3 km), Kelsterton Brewery (6.4 km).

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