According to the Sussex branch of the Campaign to Protect Rural England, 17 historic buildings, some of which are listed as Grade II, would be threatened.
The proposed airport plans reportedly include one former residence of Henry VIII’s fifth wife is among those “requiring removal”, the BBC said.
Gatwick has said that many buildings will be retained or relocated.
The government announced this week that a decision on where to expand airport capacity had been pushed back until “at least October” while the Tory leadership contest takes place.
Campaigners warn Gatwick expansion would be 'biggest destruction of UK heritage since Blitz'
Air
Sophie Griffiths
1 July 2016
Campaigners have said building a second runway at Gatwick Airport would be “the biggest destruction of British heritage since the Blitz”.
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