Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHeavy Anti-aircraft gunsite, 380m east of Northwick Farm

Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite, 380m east of Northwick Farm

England
List entry 1019107
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite, 380m east of Northwick Farm is a Second World War defensive installation located in Essex. The site represents the extensive network of anti-aircraft defences established across southern England during the 1940s to protect against enemy air attack. Heavy anti-aircraft gunsites of this type were typically equipped with substantial ordnance such as 3.7-inch or 4.5-inch guns mounted on concrete platforms, supported by associated ammunition stores, crew shelters and fire control equipment. The site survives as an archaeological monument documenting Britain's aerial defence infrastructure during the Second World War.

Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite, 380m east of Northwick Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019107. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite, 380m east of Northwick Farm?

Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite, 380m east of Northwick Farm is a Second World War defensive installation located in Essex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019107.

Who is responsible for protecting Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite, 380m east of Northwick Farm?

Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite, 380m east of Northwick 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 1019107.

What other scheduled monuments are near Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite, 380m east of Northwick Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman saltern 260m south east of Great Russell Head Farm, Canvey Island (1.7 km), Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite, 170m south west of the junction of Cedar Road and West Crescent (2.6 km), World War II bombing decoy on Fobbing Marshes, 1.11km and 1.15km north west of Oozedam (3.2 km).

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