Historic houses · South West England
Verne Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery
In or near Fortuneswell.
Verne Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery — a historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Chris Gunns — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Weymouth · 6.7 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Verne Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery is a historic house located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Verne Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery is a historical military site that showcases the remnants of World War II defenses. Visitors can explore the structures and learn about the site's significance in protecting against aerial attacks.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Isle of Portland SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Verne Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery is a historic military site located in South-East England. This installation was designed for air defence during World War II and is notable for its role in protecting key areas from aerial attacks.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.5568, -2.4344
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Portland
- Postcode
- DT5 1LF
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Weymouth — 6.7 km
- Official site
- www.pastscape.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/1361443732 (ODbL)
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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 1LF), in the parish of Portland.
- What is Verne Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery?
- Verne Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery — a historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- 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 1LF.
- 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 1LF.