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 is a pair of reinforced concrete structures located on the former RAF Culmhead airfield near Trickey Warren in Devon. These buildings date from the Second World War period when Culmhead served as an operational Royal Air Force station. Constructed to house essential air traffic control facilities, the structures reflect the standardised military engineering of wartime airfield construction, designed to withstand potential enemy attack whilst providing protected working spaces for personnel directing aircraft operations. The buildings remain as significant physical remains of the airfield's operational infrastructure and contribute to the archaeological record of Devon's wartime aviation heritage.

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 is a pair of reinforced concrete structures located on 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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