Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWorld War II Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite (P2) at Sinah Common, 570m south east of Sinah Farm

World War II Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite (P2) at Sinah Common, 570m south east of Sinah Farm

England
List entry 1020961
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England
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Overview

History & significance

World War II Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite (P2) at Sinah Common, located 570 metres south-east of Sinah Farm in Hampshire, is a Second World War defensive installation dating from the 1940s. The site represents the substantial anti-aircraft artillery infrastructure developed across southern England during the war to defend against German air raids. As a heavy anti-aircraft gunsite, it would have been equipped with large-calibre guns, typically 3.7-inch or 4.5-inch weapons, positioned to provide area defence against enemy bomber formations. The surviving remains document the critical role of anti-aircraft defences in Hampshire's wartime landscape during this period of intensive aerial warfare.

World War II Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite (P2) at Sinah Common, 570m south east of Sinah Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020961. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is World War II Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite (P2) at Sinah Common, 570m south east of Sinah Farm?

World War II Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite (P2) at Sinah Common, located 570 metres south-east of Sinah Farm in Hampshire, is a Second World War defensive installation dating from the 1940s. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020961.

Who is responsible for protecting World War II Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite (P2) at Sinah Common, 570m south east of Sinah Farm?

World War II Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite (P2) at Sinah Common, 570m south east of Sinah Farm 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 1020961.

What other scheduled monuments are near World War II Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite (P2) at Sinah Common, 570m south east of Sinah Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Fort Cumberland (1.8 km), Eastney sewage pumping station (2.6 km), Tourner Bury, Hayling Island, South Hayling (3.3 km).

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