Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWorld War II Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite (TS2), 300m east of Chetney Cottages

World War II Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite (TS2), 300m east of Chetney Cottages

England
List entry 1020389
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England
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Overview

History & significance

World War II Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite (TS2), 300m east of Chetney Cottages is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the remains of a Second World War anti-aircraft defence installation. The site dates from the period of 1939 to 1945, when it formed part of Britain's integrated air defence network against German aerial attack. The gunsite was equipped to mount heavy anti-aircraft artillery and represents the substantial investment in coastal and inland air defence infrastructure during the war. The remains survive as earthworks and structural features characteristic of such military installations from this period.

World War II Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite (TS2), 300m east of Chetney Cottages is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020389. View the official record →

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What is World War II Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite (TS2), 300m east of Chetney Cottages?

World War II Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite (TS2), 300m east of Chetney Cottages is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the remains of a Second World War anti-aircraft defence installation. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020389.

Who is responsible for protecting World War II Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite (TS2), 300m east of Chetney Cottages?

World War II Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite (TS2), 300m east of Chetney 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 1020389.

What other scheduled monuments are near World War II Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite (TS2), 300m east of Chetney Cottages?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Queenborough Castle (3.3 km), 'Castle Rough' Medieval moated site (3.5 km), Murston Old Church, Sittingbourne (4.7 km).

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