Archaeological sites · South West England
Verne Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery
In or near Fortuneswell.
Verne Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery — archaeological in england south east.
Ian Andrews — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Weymouth · 6.7 km
About
Verne Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery is a archaeological located in england south east. British historic ruins recorded in OpenStreetMap. Many such sites are scheduled monuments or listed structures.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Isle of Portland SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Verne Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery is an archaeological site located in South-East England. This site represents a significant aspect of military history, specifically related to anti-aircraft defence during wartime. Visitors can explore the remnants of the battery and gain insight into its strategic importance. The site is an example of 20th-century military architecture and offers a glimpse into the past through its preserved structures.
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- Coordinates
- 50.5568, -2.4344
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Portland
- Postcode
- DT5 1FR
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Weymouth — 6.7 km
Sources
- osm: w1361443732 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q18162947 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Verne Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery?
- Verne Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT5 1FR), in the parish of Portland.
- What is Verne Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery?
- Verne Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery — archaeological in england south east.
- How do I get to Verne Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery?
- The nearest railway station is Weymouth, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT5 1FR.
- Is Verne Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery a protected site?
- Yes — Verne Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery is part of the Isle of Portland SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Verne Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery?
- The nearest railway station is Weymouth, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT5 1FR.