In the centre of H17 Sheffield Defence site English Heritage National Monument 29993

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In the centre of H17 Sheffield Defence site English Heritage National Monument 29993

Image: © Steve Fareham Taken: 15 Aug 2009

A WW2 heavy anti-aircraft site, built after the Sheffield blitz of December 1940. There were 4 gun emplacements on the site, this photo is taken in the centre of the battery. There is a hope that this site may be restored.

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Image Location

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Latitude
53.516057
Longitude
-1.301715