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RAF Cranage is a Second World War airfield located in Cheshire, England, which served as an operational station during the conflict. The site contains surviving defensive structures characteristic of RAF airfield protection during the 1940s, reflecting contemporary military engineering responses to the threat of enemy attack. These defences form part of the broader infrastructure of Britain's air defence network during the Second World War. The scheduled monument designation recognises the historical and archaeological significance of these wartime installations in understanding the operational capability and vulnerability management of RAF stations throughout this period.
World War II defences of the former airfield of RAF Cranage is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020762. View the official record →
RAF Cranage is a Second World War airfield located in Cheshire, England, which served as an operational station during the conflict. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020762.
World War II defences of the former airfield of RAF Cranage 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 1020762.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Drakelow Hall moated site, fishponds and moated enclosure (3.6 km), Kinderton Hall moated site, two annexes, five fishponds, garden and prospect mound (3.9 km), King Street Roman fort, Harbutt's Field (4.5 km).
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