Scheduled MonumentsWalesChain Home Low Radar Station, Margam
Post Medieval/Modern · Radar Station

Chain Home Low Radar Station, Margam

Wales
Cadw SAM GM488
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Radar Station
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Chain Home Low Radar Station, Margam is a Second World War radar station located near Port Talbot in Glamorgan, Wales. Constructed as part of the Chain Home Low network established from 1940 onwards, the station was designed to detect enemy aircraft at low altitude, complementing the existing Chain Home high-level radar system. The installation comprised characteristic steel lattice towers and associated operational buildings typical of such installations. The site represents an important component of Britain's air defence infrastructure during the latter stages of the Second World War and the immediate post-war period.

Chain Home Low Radar Station, Margam is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM488. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Chain Home Low Radar Station, Margam?

Chain Home Low Radar Station, Margam is a Second World War radar station located near Port Talbot in Glamorgan, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM488.

What period does Chain Home Low Radar Station, Margam date from?

Chain Home Low Radar Station, Margam dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a radar station. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Chain Home Low Radar Station, Margam?

Chain Home Low Radar Station, Margam 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 GM488.

What other scheduled monuments are near Chain Home Low Radar Station, Margam?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kenfig Castle & Medieval Town (4.5 km), Sculptured Cross Llanmihangel Farm (4.7 km), Leat & Dam at Llanmihangel Mill (5.3 km).

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