Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHeavy Anti-aircraft gunsite, 350m west of Butt Farm

Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite, 350m west of Butt Farm

England
List entry 1019186
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite, 350m west of Butt Farm is a Second World War military installation located in Yorkshire. The site represents the defensive infrastructure constructed during the 1940s to protect against aerial attack during the German bombing campaigns. Heavy anti-aircraft guns of this period were typically arranged in strategic positions across the British landscape, forming part of the integrated air defence network that included searchlights and barrage balloon sites. The physical remains at this location preserve evidence of the operational layout and construction methods employed in wartime anti-aircraft defence.

Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite, 350m west of Butt Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019186. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite, 350m west of Butt Farm?

Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite, 350m west of Butt Farm is a Second World War military installation located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019186.

Who is responsible for protecting Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite, 350m west of Butt Farm?

Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite, 350m west of Butt 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 1019186.

What other scheduled monuments are near Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite, 350m west of Butt Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Beverley sanctuary limit stone, Bentley cross (1.1 km), Beverley sanctuary limit stone, Walkington cross (1.3 km), 'Cellar Heads' moated site and related ridge and furrow earthworks at Risby Park, 700m north west of Risby Park Farm (1.8 km).

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