Beverley Butt Farm World War II Battery

Butt Farm Heavy Anti Aircraft Battery was constructed in 1941 and was operational throughout World War II, defending Hull, Beverley and surrounding areas from enemy aerial attack. In excess of 300 military personnel were based here - men of the 62 HAA Regiment and women of the ATS. All were accommodated in Nissen Huts on the site. The Gun Site consists of 4 Gun Emplacements set in an arc around a semi-sunken Command Post. At the end of the War, the Battery was used for training purposes but by the 1950's it was abandoned and became derelict and overgrown with vegetation. Following its recent 're-discovery', an ongoing programme of repair and restoration has been taking place with works also carried out by Historic England who have designated the Gun Site as a Scheduled Monument. The 90 minute Tour will provide a rare opportunity to visit and learn about the purpose and history of what is one of Britain's best remaining examples of a Heavy Anti Aircraft Battery.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 07 September:

1000 & 1300

Sunday 08 September:

1000 & 1300

Wednesday 11 September:

1500 & 1730

Friday 13 September:

1500 & 1730

Saturday 14 September:

1000 & 1300

Location & directions

Butt Farm, Victoria Road, Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU17 8PJ

Directions:

Butt Farm is accessed from the part of Victoria Road which leads from the western side of the A164 about 200 metres to the south of the roundabout serving Morrisons (ie from Beverley turn right into Victoria Road), from Cottingham, turn left 200 metres after the traffic lights at the A164/A1079 junction. Follow the brown tourist information roadsigns to “Butt Farm Caravan & Camping Site”.

Contact on day:

Oliver White

Telephone number:

+441482870984

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Booking is ESSENTIAL by. phone or email.

Booking contact name:

Oliver White

Booking telephone number:

+441482870984

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking opens:

01 Sep 2024 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

06 Sep 2024 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

We regret that the tour is not suitable for people with limited mobility.

Additional information

For further information, please click here: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1019186

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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