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Post Medieval/Modern · Airfield

Dale Airfield

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE566
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Airfield
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Dale Airfield is a Second World War military airfield located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, established as part of the coastal defence infrastructure of south Wales during the conflict. The airfield was developed to provide fighter and reconnaissance capabilities in support of operations over the Bristol Channel and South Wales, serving as a forward air base during a critical period of the war. The site retains physical evidence of its military function, including dispersed airfield structures and defence works characteristic of wartime RAF installations. Following its operational closure, the airfield represents an important archaeological and historical record of Britain's air defence strategy during the 1940s.

Dale Airfield is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE566. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dale Airfield?

Dale Airfield is a Second World War military airfield located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, established as part of the coastal defence infrastructure of south Wales during the conflict. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE566.

What period does Dale Airfield date from?

Dale Airfield dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a airfield. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Dale Airfield?

Dale Airfield 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 PE566.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dale Airfield?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Great Castle Head Rath (1.2 km), Hut Groups on Gateholm Island (2.4 km), Little Castle Point Defended Enclosure (2.9 km).

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