Historic houses · South West England
Arne Hill Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery
In or near Arne.
Arne Hill Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery — a historic house in South West England, United Kingdom.
Mike Searle — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Holton Heath · 3.3 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Arne Hill Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery is a historic house located in South West England, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Arne SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Poole Harbour SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: PURBECK HEATHS
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Arne Hill Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery is a historic military site located in South-East England. This battery played a significant role in the defence against aerial attacks during its operational period. It is recognised for its historical importance and is a designated site reflecting Britain's wartime heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.6924, -2.0422
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Arne
- Postcode
- BH20 5BJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Dorset and North Poole
- Nearest railway station
- Holton Heath — 3.3 km
Sources
- osm: way/1263338278 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Arne Hill Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery?
- Arne Hill Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BH20 5BJ), in the parish of Arne.
- What is Arne Hill Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery?
- Arne Hill Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery — a historic house in South West England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Arne Hill Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery?
- The nearest railway station is Holton Heath, about 3.3 km away. The nearest town is Arne. Drivers can use postcode BH20 5BJ.
- Is Arne Hill Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery a protected site?
- Yes — Arne Hill Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery is part of the Arne SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Poole Harbour SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Arne Hill Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery?
- The nearest railway station is Holton Heath, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH20 5BJ.