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Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite, 350m west of Butt Farm is a Second World War defensive installation located in Yorkshire, England. The site comprises a heavy anti-aircraft gun emplacement dating to the 1940s, constructed as part of Britain's air defence network during the conflict. Such installations were typically equipped with large-calibre guns, often 3.7-inch or similar weapons, positioned to provide protection against enemy aircraft. The site represents the material legacy of wartime defence preparations and remains archaeologically significant as evidence of Britain's civilian and military infrastructure during the Second World War.
Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite, 350m west of Butt Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019186. View the official record →
Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite, 350m west of Butt Farm is a Second World War defensive installation located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019186.
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.
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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