Scheduled MonumentsWalesTrevallen Downs Tank Range
Post Medieval/Modern · Firing Range

Trevallen Downs Tank Range

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE533
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Firing Range
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Trevallen Downs Tank Range is a Second World War firing range located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, established as part of the military infrastructure supporting Allied operations during the 1939–1945 conflict. The site represents the extensive militarisation of the Welsh landscape during wartime, when designated training areas were developed to prepare armoured forces for combat operations in Europe. Physical remains at the location reflect the functional character typical of mid-twentieth-century military ranges, with features associated with tracked vehicle training and gunnery practice. The range exemplifies the strategic importance placed on intensive military preparation within South Wales during the latter stages of the Second World War and the immediate post-war period.

Trevallen Downs Tank Range is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE533. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Trevallen Downs Tank Range?

Trevallen Downs Tank Range is a Second World War firing range located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, established as part of the military infrastructure supporting Allied operations during the 1939–1945 conflict. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE533.

What period does Trevallen Downs Tank Range date from?

Trevallen Downs Tank Range dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a firing range. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Trevallen Downs Tank Range?

Trevallen Downs Tank Range 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 PE533.

What other scheduled monuments are near Trevallen Downs Tank Range?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Govan's Chapel and Well (0.6 km), Buckspool Down Camp (1.1 km), Fishpond Camp (1.4 km).

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