Scheduled MonumentsWalesAirfield Perimeter Defences at Blaenannerch
Post Medieval/Modern · Pillbox

Airfield Perimeter Defences at Blaenannerch

Ceredigion, Wales
Cadw SAM CD211
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Pillbox
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Airfield Perimeter Defences at Blaenannerch is a Second World War defensive structure located in Ceredigion, Wales. The site comprises pillbox fortifications constructed as part of the airfield's perimeter protection during the 1940s, reflecting the military requirements of coastal defence and airfield security during wartime. The structures represent the widespread programme of fixed defences undertaken across Welsh airfields and strategic locations to counter the threat of invasion and air attack. The site is scheduled as an ancient monument under the Welsh heritage protection system, recognising its significance as evidence of mid-twentieth-century military engineering and wartime preparedness.

Airfield Perimeter Defences at Blaenannerch is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD211. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Airfield Perimeter Defences at Blaenannerch?

Airfield Perimeter Defences at Blaenannerch is a Second World War defensive structure located in Ceredigion, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD211.

What period does Airfield Perimeter Defences at Blaenannerch date from?

Airfield Perimeter Defences at Blaenannerch dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a pillbox. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Airfield Perimeter Defences at Blaenannerch?

Airfield Perimeter Defences at Blaenannerch is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Cadw — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Wales. The official designation reference is CD211.

What other scheduled monuments are near Airfield Perimeter Defences at Blaenannerch?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Llandygwydd Defended Enclosure (5.6 km), Onnen-Deg Defended Settlement (5.7 km), Llwynduris Castle Mound (5.7 km).

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