Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo World War II air traffic control buildings, 620m west and 560m WSW of Whitewall Corner, on the former airfield of RAF Culmhead, Trickey Warren

Two World War II air traffic control buildings, 620m west and 560m WSW of Whitewall Corner, on the former airfield of RAF Culmhead, Trickey Warren

England
List entry 1019845
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History & significance

Two World War II air traffic control buildings are a pair of brick-built structures located 620 metres west and 560 metres west-south-west of Whitewall Corner on the site of the former RAF Culmhead airfield near Trickey Warren in Devon. These buildings date from the Second World War period and represent the operational infrastructure of the airfield, which served as a Royal Air Force station during the conflict. Constructed in brick, they exemplify the functional architectural style typical of wartime air traffic control facilities, designed to house the essential communications and navigation equipment required to direct aircraft operations. The structures survive as evidence of the airfield's strategic importance during the war years and contribute to the archaeological record of this once-active military installation in Devon.

Two World War II air traffic control buildings, 620m west and 560m WSW of Whitewall Corner, on the former airfield of RAF Culmhead, Trickey Warren is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019845. View the official record →

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What is Two World War II air traffic control buildings, 620m west and 560m WSW of Whitewall Corner, on the former airfield of RAF Culmhead, Trickey Warren?

Two World War II air traffic control buildings are a pair of brick-built structures located 620 metres west and 560 metres west-south-west of Whitewall Corner on the site of the former RAF Culmhead airfield near Trickey Warren in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019845.

Who is responsible for protecting Two World War II air traffic control buildings, 620m west and 560m WSW of Whitewall Corner, on the former airfield of RAF Culmhead, Trickey Warren?

Two World War II air traffic control buildings, 620m west and 560m WSW of Whitewall Corner, on the former airfield of RAF Culmhead, Trickey Warren 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 1019845.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two World War II air traffic control buildings, 620m west and 560m WSW of Whitewall Corner, on the former airfield of RAF Culmhead, Trickey Warren?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two groups of World War II pillboxes in the north eastern and north western sectors of the former airfield of RAF Culmhead, Trickey Warren (0.3 km), World War II fighter pens and other airfield remains and defences of the former airfield of RAF Culmhead, at Trickey Warren Farm (0.9 km), Round barrow cemetery 100m south of School Farm (2.5 km).

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