Scheduled MonumentsWalesRoyal Ordnance Factory Bridgend Dual-storey Pillbox
Post Medieval/Modern · Pillbox

Royal Ordnance Factory Bridgend Dual-storey Pillbox

Wales
Cadw SAM GM605
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Pillbox
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Royal Ordnance Factory Bridgend Dual-storey Pillbox is a Second World War defensive structure located within the Royal Ordnance Factory complex at Bridgend in Wales. The pillbox is of two-storey construction, a relatively uncommon design that provided enhanced protection and fields of fire for its garrison. It forms part of the substantial defensive infrastructure erected around the ROF Bridgend during the 1940s to protect this strategically important munitions manufacturing facility from aerial and ground attack. The structure is designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference Cadw SAM GM605, reflecting its historical significance as evidence of Britain's wartime industrial defence measures.

Royal Ordnance Factory Bridgend Dual-storey Pillbox is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM605. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Royal Ordnance Factory Bridgend Dual-storey Pillbox?

Royal Ordnance Factory Bridgend Dual-storey Pillbox is a Second World War defensive structure located within the Royal Ordnance Factory complex at Bridgend in Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM605.

What period does Royal Ordnance Factory Bridgend Dual-storey Pillbox date from?

Royal Ordnance Factory Bridgend Dual-storey 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 Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Royal Ordnance Factory Bridgend Dual-storey Pillbox?

Royal Ordnance Factory Bridgend Dual-storey 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 GM605.

What other scheduled monuments are near Royal Ordnance Factory Bridgend Dual-storey Pillbox?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rhyle Round Barrow (6.7 km), Buarth-Mawr Barn (7.2 km), Cwm Bach Camps (8 km).

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