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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Scheduled area

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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 comprises the remains of an anti-aircraft gun emplacement constructed during the period of intensive air defence preparations in the early 1940s. Such installations formed part of the extensive network of static defences established across Britain to protect against German air attack. The gunsite represents an important aspect of the home front experience during the Second World War and contributes to the archaeological record of Britain's wartime military infrastructure.

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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Questions & answers

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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