Scheduled MonumentsEnglandShoreham Airfield dome trainer, 240m south west of Sussex Pad Hotel

Shoreham Airfield dome trainer, 240m south west of Sussex Pad Hotel

England
List entry 1005818
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Shoreham Airfield dome trainer is a Second World War training structure located in Sussex. The dome, positioned approximately 240 metres south-west of Sussex Pad Hotel, represents a specialised form of aerial gunnery instruction apparatus employed by the Royal Air Force during the 1939-1945 conflict. Such dome trainers were used to familiarise aircrew with anti-aircraft defence procedures and weapons handling in a controlled environment before operational deployment. The monument survives as a material record of wartime RAF training infrastructure and the preparations undertaken to equip personnel for active service.

Shoreham Airfield dome trainer, 240m south west of Sussex Pad Hotel is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005818. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Shoreham Airfield dome trainer, 240m south west of Sussex Pad Hotel?

Shoreham Airfield dome trainer is a Second World War training structure located in Sussex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005818.

Who is responsible for protecting Shoreham Airfield dome trainer, 240m south west of Sussex Pad Hotel?

Shoreham Airfield dome trainer, 240m south west of Sussex Pad Hotel is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1005818.

What other scheduled monuments are near Shoreham Airfield dome trainer, 240m south west of Sussex Pad Hotel?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Marlipins (1.8 km), Shrunken medieval settlement at Old Erringham (2 km), Cross dyke on Steep Down, 600m north east of Titch Hill Farm (3.2 km).

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