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Light Anti-aircraft battery on Holton Heath is a Second World War defensive installation located approximately 650 metres south-east of Sandford House in Dorset. The battery formed part of the wider air defence network constructed across southern England during the 1940s to protect against enemy aircraft, reflecting the strategic importance of the region during the conflict. The site comprises the physical remains of the anti-aircraft gun emplacement and associated defensive structures characteristic of such installations from this period. These batteries were typically manned by personnel trained in rapid target acquisition and engagement, serving as critical elements in Britain's layered air defence strategy throughout the war years.
Light Anti-aircraft battery on Holton Heath, 650m south east of Sandford House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019152. View the official record →
Light Anti-aircraft battery on Holton Heath is a Second World War defensive installation located approximately 650 metres south-east of Sandford House in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019152.
Light Anti-aircraft battery on Holton Heath, 650m south east of Sandford House 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 1019152.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 1120m WNW of Peaked Close House: part of a dispersed round barrow cemetery on Corfe Common (9.4 km), Bowl barrow 930m WNW of Peaked Close House: part of a dispersed round barrow cemetery on Corfe Common (9.4 km), Bowl barrow 850m WNW of Peaked Close House: part of a dispersed round barrow cemetery on Corfe Common (9.5 km).
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