Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHeavy Anti-aircraft gunsite 350m north east of Little Oakley Hall

Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite 350m north east of Little Oakley Hall

England
List entry 1019486
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite 350m north east of Little Oakley Hall is a Second World War defensive installation located in Essex. The site dates from the period of the British anti-aircraft defence programme implemented during the latter stages of the war, when heavy anti-aircraft gun emplacements were strategically positioned across the country to protect against aerial attack. The gunsite comprises the characteristic physical remains of such installations, including gun positions and supporting earthworks typical of heavy anti-aircraft defence infrastructure of the 1940s.

Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite 350m north east of Little Oakley Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019486. View the official record →

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What is Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite 350m north east of Little Oakley Hall?

Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite 350m north east of Little Oakley Hall is a Second World War defensive installation located in Essex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019486.

Who is responsible for protecting Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite 350m north east of Little Oakley Hall?

Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite 350m north east of Little Oakley Hall 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 1019486.

What other scheduled monuments are near Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite 350m north east of Little Oakley Hall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Dovercourt lighthouses and causeway (4.2 km), World War II bombing decoy HA2 Kirby-le-Soken (4.9 km), Beacon Hill Fort: a late 19th and 20th century coastal artillery fortification (5.4 km).

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