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Radar Station, Old Castle Head is a post-medieval and modern defence installation located on the Pembrokeshire coast in Wales. The station dates from the Second World War and Cold War periods, when it served as part of Britain's integrated air defence and radar surveillance network. The installation reflects the strategic importance of Welsh coastal positions during these conflicts, monitoring airspace and shipping approaches to the Bristol Channel and wider maritime approaches. The site represents the technological and military development of radar technology during the mid-twentieth century, marking a significant phase in the evolution of Britain's defensive infrastructure beyond traditional fortifications.
Radar Station, Old Castle Head is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE493. View the official record →
Radar Station, Old Castle Head is a post-medieval and modern defence installation located on the Pembrokeshire coast in Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE493.
Radar Station, Old Castle Head 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.
Radar Station, Old Castle Head 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 PE493.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Old Castle Head Promontory Fort (0.2 km), Skomar Defended Enclosure (1.4 km), Manorbier Castle (1.5 km).
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