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Tir-Gwyllt Second World War Barrage Balloon Site is a Modern Defence installation comprising the remains of a barrage balloon mooring station that dates from the Second World War period. The site preserves evidence of the aerial defence infrastructure deployed across Wales during the 1939–1945 conflict, when barrage balloons were positioned to deter and obstruct enemy aircraft over strategic locations and populated areas. The physical remains at Tir-Gwyllt reflect the typical layout and equipment associated with such installations, including the mooring infrastructure necessary to anchor and operate the large gas-filled balloons. The site has been scheduled as an archaeological monument by Cadw in recognition of its historical significance as a tangible record of Britain's home defence measures during the Second World War.
Tir-Gwyllt Second World War Barrage Balloon Site is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM638. View the official record →
Tir-Gwyllt Second World War Barrage Balloon Site is a Modern Defence installation comprising the remains of a barrage balloon mooring station that dates from the Second World War period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM638.
Tir-Gwyllt Second World War Barrage Balloon Site dates from the modern period, and is classified as a barrage balloon mooring. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Tir-Gwyllt Second World War Barrage Balloon Site 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 GM638.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Crymlyn Bog Second World War Barrage Balloon Site (0.7 km), Earthwork on Kilvey Hill (0.9 km), Bon y Maen Standing Stone (1 km).
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