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World War II Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite, 100m west of Princes Cottages is a defensive installation constructed during the Second World War to protect against aerial attack. The site dates to the period 1939–1945 and represents the extensive network of anti-aircraft defences established across Devon during the German air campaign. Heavy anti-aircraft gun emplacements of this type typically comprised concrete gun platforms, ammunition storage, and associated operational structures designed to house crews and fire control equipment. The surviving remains at this location contribute to the archaeological evidence of Devon's wartime defensive infrastructure and civil defence measures.
World War II Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite, 100m west of Princes Cottages is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021147. View the official record →
World War II Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite, 100m west of Princes Cottages is a defensive installation constructed during the Second World War to protect against aerial attack. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021147.
World War II Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite, 100m west of Princes 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 1021147.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Staddon Heights Defences including Fort Staddon Fort, Brownhill Battery, Watch House Battery, Staddon Heights Battery, Staddon Battery and associated features and structures (2.5 km), Fort Bovisand (2.5 km), Round barrow on Burrow Hill (3.7 km).
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