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Second World War anti-aircraft battery at Bowaters Farm is a scheduled ancient monument in Essex comprising the remains of a defensive installation constructed during the Second World War. The site contains the physical remains of anti-aircraft gun emplacements and associated structures built to protect against aerial attack during the conflict period of 1939 to 1945. Such batteries formed part of the broader network of anti-aircraft defences established across southern England during the war, reflecting the strategic importance of the region in countering the German air threat. The monument represents a significant element of Essex's wartime heritage and contributes to the archaeological record of Britain's home defence operations.
Second World War anti-aircraft battery at Bowaters Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012185. View the official record →
Second World War anti-aircraft battery at Bowaters Farm is a scheduled ancient monument in Essex comprising the remains of a defensive installation constructed during the Second World War. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012185.
Second World War anti-aircraft battery at Bowaters 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 1012185.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman enclosure SE of Vagniacae (7.6 km), Romano-British villa and 19th century reservoir in Cobham Park (7.8 km), Bowl barrow in Ashenbank Wood south of Cobham Park reservoir (7.8 km).
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