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The Two Pickett-Hamilton forts at Honington airfield are a pair of Second World War anti-invasion defences located in Suffolk. These distinctive pillbox-type structures were designed by Sir William Pickett-Hamilton and represent innovative British military engineering developed in response to the threat of German invasion following the fall of France in 1940. The forts feature characteristic partially sunken construction with rotating armoured cupolas, allowing them to present minimal above-ground profiles when not in active use. Their placement south-west of Broomhill Cottages at Honington reflects the strategic importance of the airfield and its defensive requirements during the critical period of 1940 to 1942.
Two Pickett-Hamilton forts at Honington airfield, 750m and 1.25km south west of Broomhill Cottages is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020779. View the official record →
The Two Pickett-Hamilton forts at Honington airfield are a pair of Second World War anti-invasion defences located in Suffolk. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020779.
Two Pickett-Hamilton forts at Honington airfield, 750m and 1.25km south west of Broomhill Cottages 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 1020779.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow and moot known as Troston Mount (1.7 km), Two bowl barrows on Troston Heath, one known as Black Hill (1.8 km), Ringwork in Burnthall Plantation (1.8 km).
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