Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWorld War II Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite (TS3) at Wetham Green, 460m north of Red Brick Cottage

World War II Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite (TS3) at Wetham Green, 460m north of Red Brick Cottage

England
List entry 1020387
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England
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Overview

History & significance

World War II Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite (TS3) at Wetham Green, 460m north of Red Brick Cottage is a defensive installation constructed during the Second World War to protect against German aerial attack. The site dates from the period of intensive anti-aircraft deployment across south-east England, particularly from 1940 onwards when the threat of bombing raids was acute. Heavy anti-aircraft guns of this type were typically mounted on concrete emplacements and formed part of the wider network of air defence installations protecting the Kent region. The surviving physical remains represent an important example of Britain's wartime defensive infrastructure and its adaptation to the demands of modern aerial warfare.

World War II Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite (TS3) at Wetham Green, 460m north of Red Brick Cottage is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020387. View the official record →

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What is World War II Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite (TS3) at Wetham Green, 460m north of Red Brick Cottage?

World War II Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite (TS3) at Wetham Green, 460m north of Red Brick Cottage is a defensive installation constructed during the Second World War to protect against German aerial attack. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020387.

Who is responsible for protecting World War II Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite (TS3) at Wetham Green, 460m north of Red Brick Cottage?

World War II Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite (TS3) at Wetham Green, 460m north of Red Brick Cottage 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 1020387.

What other scheduled monuments are near World War II Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite (TS3) at Wetham Green, 460m north of Red Brick Cottage?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including A Romano-Celtic temple at Boxted (2.3 km), A Romano-British villa at Boxted (2.4 km), Fort Darnet, Darnet Ness (4.4 km).

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