Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSecond World War QF bombing decoy, known as East Halton, East Marsh, East Marsh Road, Goxhill, 900m south-east of Lynton Stud

Second World War QF bombing decoy, known as East Halton, East Marsh, East Marsh Road, Goxhill, 900m south-east of Lynton Stud

England
List entry 1431904
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England
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Overview

History & significance

East Halton bombing decoy is a Second World War civil defence installation located in Lincolnshire, approximately 900 metres south-east of Lynton Stud. The site functioned as a quick-firing decoy, designed to draw enemy bombing away from legitimate military and industrial targets by simulating the appearance of an active airfield or strategic installation. Such decoys were constructed across Britain during the latter stages of the Second World War, typically featuring dummy structures, lighting arrangements, and other visual elements intended to deceive Luftwaffe bombers. The site survives as an archaeological monument testament to the innovative defensive measures employed by British civil and military authorities during the latter phases of aerial warfare in Europe.

Second World War QF bombing decoy, known as East Halton, East Marsh, East Marsh Road, Goxhill, 900m south-east of Lynton Stud is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1431904. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Second World War QF bombing decoy, known as East Halton, East Marsh, East Marsh Road, Goxhill, 900m south-east of Lynton Stud?

East Halton bombing decoy is a Second World War civil defence installation located in Lincolnshire, approximately 900 metres south-east of Lynton Stud. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1431904.

Who is responsible for protecting Second World War QF bombing decoy, known as East Halton, East Marsh, East Marsh Road, Goxhill, 900m south-east of Lynton Stud?

Second World War QF bombing decoy, known as East Halton, East Marsh, East Marsh Road, Goxhill, 900m south-east of Lynton Stud 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 1431904.

What other scheduled monuments are near Second World War QF bombing decoy, known as East Halton, East Marsh, East Marsh Road, Goxhill, 900m south-east of Lynton Stud?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Manor Farm moated site (2.8 km), Goxhill Hall moated site, associated drainage system, fishponds and field system (3.7 km), Moated site and associated earthworks at Baysgarth Farm (4.1 km).

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