Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHeavy Anti-aircraft gunsite, 400m west of Sutton Fields Farm

Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite, 400m west of Sutton Fields Farm

England
List entry 1019849
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite, 400m west of Sutton Fields Farm, is a Second World War defensive installation located in Cheshire. The site dates from the period 1939 to 1945 and represents the fixed anti-aircraft defences established across Britain during the conflict. Such gunsites were constructed to protect industrial and populated areas from air attack, forming part of the integrated air defence network that developed throughout the war years. The physical remains of this installation preserve evidence of mid-twentieth century military engineering and the strategic defensive measures undertaken during the Second World War.

Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite, 400m west of Sutton Fields Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019849. View the official record →

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What is Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite, 400m west of Sutton Fields Farm?

Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite, 400m west of Sutton Fields Farm, is a Second World War defensive installation located in Cheshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019849.

Who is responsible for protecting Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite, 400m west of Sutton Fields Farm?

Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite, 400m west of Sutton Fields 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 1019849.

What other scheduled monuments are near Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite, 400m west of Sutton Fields Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bradley promontory fort above Beechbrook 50m south of Beechmill House (2.8 km), Peel Hall moated site, Kingsley (3.9 km), Hillfort on Woodhouse Hill 500m west of Mickledale. (5.3 km).

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