Chadwell Heath anti-aircraft gun site, Whalebone Lane North (off), Chadwell Heath - Barking and Dagenham

The remains of a World War II anti-aircraft battery, with pits for eight guns in two groups of four, with other structures. The buildings are in an isolated spot and have been subject to vandalism. The former quarry is being restored, including the land levels around the gun site, and when complete there will be a five-year aftercare plan. A feasibility report, with funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund in 2015, explored the potential of the site. Discussions between the Local Authority, the Crown Estate and Historic England about the site’s use and maintenance have not progressed.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

ANTI AIRCRAFT SITE AT TQ 48738975

Heritage Category:

Listed Building grade II

List Entry Number:

1079855

Local Planning Authority:

Barking and Dagenham

Site Type:

Defence > Battery

Location

Building Name:

Chadwell Heath anti-aircraft gun site

Street Name:

Whalebone Lane North (off)

Locality:

Chadwell Heath

County:

Greater London

District / Borough:

Barking and Dagenham

Parliamentary Constituency:

Ilford South

Region:

London and South East

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Building or structure

Condition:

Poor

Occupancy / Use:

Not applicable

Priority:

C - Slow decay; no solution agreed

Previous Priority:

C

Ownership:

Crown

Designation:

Listed Building grade II, CA