Crows Nest Camp Anti Aircraft Gun Emplacement
THE ESPLANADE QUEENSCLIFF, Queenscliffe Borough
-
Add to tour
You must log in to do that.
-
Share
-
Shortlist place
You must log in to do that.
- Download report
Statement of Significance
-
-
Veterans Description for Public
Crows Nest Camp Anti Aircraft Gun Emplacement - Veterans Description for Public
The Crows Nest Camp Anti Aircraft Gun Emplacement was part of the Second World War defences of Queenscliff and Port Phillip. It was built after aerial warfare became a threat (after Pearl Harbour Attacks) and submarines were sighted in the area. Anti-aircraft guns were installed in the local football field, along with a 4 inch gun near Crows Nest Camp to combat this threat.
The operations at the Heads were scaled down by the end of the war and Point Nepean defences were declared redundant. In 1946, the guns were removed from Fort Queenscliff and it was converted to the Australian Staff College.
Heritage Inventory Description
Crows Nest Camp Anti Aircraft Gun Emplacement - Heritage Inventory Description
Square concrete pad with a circular arrangement of raised iron bolts from the former gun mounting. Currently under the cover of a large coastal tree.
concrete pad, iron gun mount bolts, probable artefacts associated with former gun use
Archeological Potential: Excellent
-
-
-
-
-
LATHAMSTOWEVictorian Heritage Register H1052
-
PILOTS COTTAGESVictorian Heritage Register H1618
-
ROSENFELDVictorian Heritage Register H1134
-
-