Scheduled MonumentsEnglandYaverland Battery, 660m south of Yaverland Church

Yaverland Battery, 660m south of Yaverland Church

England
List entry 1021443
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Yaverland Battery is a coastal defence fortification located on the Isle of Wight, Hampshire, dating from the nineteenth century. The battery was constructed as part of the extensive fortification programme undertaken to protect the English coast against potential invasion, particularly during periods of heightened tension with France. The site consists of earthwork remains characteristic of artillery batteries of this period, positioned to command approaches to the Solent and local waters. Its placement near Yaverland Church reflects the strategic importance of this section of the Isle of Wight's coastline in the broader defensive network of the period.

Yaverland Battery, 660m south of Yaverland Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021443. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Yaverland Battery, 660m south of Yaverland Church?

Yaverland Battery is a coastal defence fortification located on the Isle of Wight, Hampshire, dating from the nineteenth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021443.

Who is responsible for protecting Yaverland Battery, 660m south of Yaverland Church?

Yaverland Battery, 660m south of Yaverland Church 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 1021443.

What other scheduled monuments are near Yaverland Battery, 660m south of Yaverland Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bembridge Fort (1.2 km), Brading Roman villa (1.8 km), Bowl barrow on Culver Down (2.2 km).

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