Monument record MDR13515 - Anti-aircraft battery (site of), Harepit Hill, Kedleston
Type and Period (1)
- ANTI AIRCRAFT BATTERY (Second World War - 1939 AD to 1945 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
The site of a World War II gun emplacement, on the highest point of Harepit Hill, constructed to defend the army camp within the park. The only remaining evidence on the ground is a shallow ditch under pasture, between 15-30 centimetres in depth and up to 1 metre wide. On plan the shape of the ditch is unusual in its stepped appearance to the north, like the castellated parapet of a castle. It lies east-west and is 50 metres in length. The purpose of this ditch is uncertain, although at the time of its construction it would no doubt have been deeper, possibly forming a communication trench between the guns. (1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDR8881 Bibliographic reference: Marshall, G (The National Trust). 1989. National Trust Archaeological Survey : Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire. p 90.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 3065 4065 (105m by 77m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | KEDLESTON, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- EDR3630
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Record last edited
Jan 28 2015 12:22PM