Scheduled MonumentsWalesStorey Arms Anti-invasion Defences
Post Medieval/Modern · Infantry support trench

Storey Arms Anti-invasion Defences

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR337
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Infantry support trench
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Storey Arms Anti-invasion Defences is a system of Second World War defensive earthworks located in Breconshire, Wales. The site comprises infantry support trenches and anti-invasion features constructed during the period of heightened invasion threat, particularly following the fall of France in 1940. These defences reflect the strategic importance placed on protecting the Welsh landscape from potential German invasion, with the Brecon Beacons forming a significant tactical position. The surviving archaeological remains demonstrate the extent of civilian and military preparation undertaken across Britain during the early years of the Second World War.

Storey Arms Anti-invasion Defences is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR337. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Storey Arms Anti-invasion Defences?

Storey Arms Anti-invasion Defences is a system of Second World War defensive earthworks located in Breconshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR337.

What period does Storey Arms Anti-invasion Defences date from?

Storey Arms Anti-invasion Defences dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a infantry support trench. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Storey Arms Anti-invasion Defences?

Storey Arms 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 BR337.

What other scheduled monuments are near Storey Arms Anti-invasion Defences?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Nant-Maden Round Cairn (9.1 km), Cefn Sychbant Round Cairns (9.2 km), Cefn Sychbant, round cairns to the S of (9.4 km).

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