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Henley Fort is a defensive structure constructed during the Second World War as part of London's mobilisation and anti-invasion infrastructure. Located in Surrey, the fort represents the military preparations undertaken by Britain following the threat of German invasion in 1940 and subsequent years of conflict. The site consists of concrete and earthwork defences typical of emergency wartime fortification, designed to provide defensive positions and control over approaches to the capital. As a scheduled ancient monument, Henley Fort survives as physical evidence of the Home Defence efforts that characterised the Second World War period on the Home Front.
Henley Fort: a London mobilisation centre is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019286. View the official record →
Henley Fort is a defensive structure constructed during the Second World War as part of London's mobilisation and anti-invasion infrastructure. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019286.
Henley Fort: a London mobilisation centre 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 1019286.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman villa N of Limnerslease, Down Lane (2.6 km), Frowsbury Mound: a bowl barrow 70m south of Clear Barn (4.4 km), Chilworth gunpowder works (4.9 km).
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