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
Nation
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 comprises the remains of a heavy anti-aircraft gun emplacement, part of the wider network of air defence positions established across southern England during the 1940s to protect against German aerial attack. Such installations typically featured concrete bases and blast walls designed to accommodate large calibre anti-aircraft guns and their crews. The site represents an important element of Britain's home defence infrastructure during the latter stages of the Second World War.

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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