Scheduled MonumentsWalesPont Henllan Pillbox
Post Medieval/Modern · Pillbox

Pont Henllan Pillbox

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM375
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Pillbox
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Pont Henllan Pillbox is a reinforced concrete defensive structure erected during the Second World War as part of Britain's anti-invasion fortifications. Located near Henllan in Carmarthenshire, the pillbox represents the type of small garrison post constructed across Wales and southern Britain following the fall of France in 1940. The structure exemplifies the standardised military architecture of the period, designed to provide defensive positions for small numbers of armed personnel against potential German invasion. The site is recorded within the Cadw Scheduled Ancient Monuments register under reference CM375, reflecting its significance as a surviving example of twentieth-century military heritage.

Pont Henllan Pillbox is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM375. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Pont Henllan Pillbox?

Pont Henllan Pillbox is a reinforced concrete defensive structure erected during the Second World War as part of Britain's anti-invasion fortifications. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM375.

What period does Pont Henllan Pillbox date from?

Pont Henllan Pillbox 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 Pont Henllan Pillbox?

Pont Henllan Pillbox 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 CM375.

What other scheduled monuments are near Pont Henllan Pillbox?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carreg Wen Standing Stone (6.7 km), Clawdd-Mawr (7.2 km), Nant-Gronw Round Barrows (7.3 km).

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