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Two decoy targets at Northam Radar Station is a Second World War defensive structure located in Devon, England. These targets formed part of the air defence infrastructure developed during the conflict to protect the operational radar station at Northam. The decoy targets were constructed to draw enemy aircraft away from the actual radar installation, a common defensive strategy employed at critical military installations during the war. The site reflects the sophisticated air defence measures implemented by British forces to safeguard vital technological assets during the 1939–1945 period.
Two decoy targets at Northam Radar Station is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1425448. View the official record →
Two decoy targets at Northam Radar Station is a Second World War defensive structure located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1425448.
Two decoy targets at Northam Radar Station 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 1425448.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Civil War Fieldwork on Staddon Hill (1.3 km), Wreck off Northam Burrows (1.6 km), Wreck at Westward Ho! (1.8 km).
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