Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStone Creek Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite, at Sunk Island Clough

Stone Creek Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite, at Sunk Island Clough

England
List entry 1020187
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Stone Creek Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite is a Second World War defensive installation located at Sunk Island Clough in Yorkshire. The site comprises the physical remains of a heavy anti-aircraft gun emplacement constructed during the 1939–1945 conflict as part of Britain's air defence infrastructure. Such installations were strategically positioned to protect against aerial attack, and their preserved archaeological remains document the extent and character of wartime defensive preparations across the English landscape.

Stone Creek Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite, at Sunk Island Clough is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020187. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Stone Creek Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite, at Sunk Island Clough?

Stone Creek Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite is a Second World War defensive installation located at Sunk Island Clough in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020187.

Who is responsible for protecting Stone Creek Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite, at Sunk Island Clough?

Stone Creek Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite, at Sunk Island Clough 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 1020187.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stone Creek Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite, at Sunk Island Clough?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including World War II decoys for Hull docks, 1580m south east, 600m west and 90m south west of Little Humber (4.6 km), Old Little Humber moated site (5.8 km), Paull Holme moated site and tower (8.1 km).

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