Scheduled MonumentsWalesGoldcliff Pill Anti-invasion Defences
Post Medieval/Modern · Anti-tank Obstacle

Goldcliff Pill Anti-invasion Defences

Wales
Cadw SAM MM353
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Anti-tank Obstacle
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Goldcliff Pill Anti-invasion Defences is a Second World War anti-tank obstacle located in Goldcliff, Monmouthshire, Wales. The structure forms part of the extensive coastal defence network constructed along the Severn Estuary during 1940–1941 in anticipation of a potential German invasion of Britain. The obstacle comprises the surviving remains of anti-tank infrastructure designed to obstruct the movement of hostile armoured vehicles across vulnerable stretches of foreshore and tidal approaches. This site represents the archaeological evidence of civil and military preparation during a critical period of the Second World War.

Goldcliff Pill Anti-invasion Defences is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM353. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Goldcliff Pill Anti-invasion Defences?

Goldcliff Pill Anti-invasion Defences is a Second World War anti-tank obstacle located in Goldcliff, Monmouthshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM353.

What period does Goldcliff Pill Anti-invasion Defences date from?

Goldcliff Pill Anti-invasion Defences dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a anti-tank obstacle. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Goldcliff Pill Anti-invasion Defences?

Goldcliff Pill Anti-invasion Defences 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 MM353.

What other scheduled monuments are near Goldcliff Pill Anti-invasion Defences?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St. Mary Magdalene's Churchyard Cross, Goldcliff (0.6 km), Goldcliff Moated House Site (1.1 km), Moated Site E of Grangefield Farm (3.5 km).

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