Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandCarrickfergusWwii home guard storage buildings
WORLD WAR II DEFENCE

Wwii home guard storage buildings

Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 16429
Site type
WORLD WAR II DEFENCE
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The WWII Home Guard storage buildings are a Second World War defence installation located in Carrickfergus, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. These structures date from the period of heightened defensive preparation during the 1940s, when the Home Guard maintained readiness against potential invasion and air attack. The buildings served the practical function of storing equipment, ammunition, and supplies necessary for the local Home Guard unit's operations. As part of the broader network of civilian defence infrastructure established across Northern Ireland during the war, they represent the civil defence measures implemented during this critical period of conflict.

Wwii home guard storage buildings is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 16429. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Wwii home guard storage buildings?

The WWII Home Guard storage buildings are a Second World War defence installation located in Carrickfergus, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 16429.

Who is responsible for protecting Wwii home guard storage buildings?

Wwii home guard storage buildings is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Ni. The official designation reference is 16429.

What other scheduled monuments are near Wwii home guard storage buildings?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The mount. raised rath (0.8 km), Mound - motte? (1.9 km), Boundary wall of joymount gardens (2 km).

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