Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWorld War II fighter pens and defences, and other associated remains, at the airfield formerly known as RAF Perranporth, Trevellas

World War II fighter pens and defences, and other associated remains, at the airfield formerly known as RAF Perranporth, Trevellas

England
List entry 1020556
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England
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Overview

History & significance

RAF Perranporth is a World War II airfield located near Trevellas in Cornwall, England, established during the Second World War as a fighter station. The surviving remains at the site include aircraft dispersal pens and associated defensive structures dating from the 1940s, which exemplify the standard layout and construction methods employed at RAF bases during the war. These concrete and earth-work structures were designed to protect fighter aircraft from enemy air attack and ground assault. The site represents an important element of Britain's defensive infrastructure during the critical years of the war, particularly during the period of German air operations over the south-west of England.

World War II fighter pens and defences, and other associated remains, at the airfield formerly known as RAF Perranporth, Trevellas is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020556. View the official record →

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What is World War II fighter pens and defences, and other associated remains, at the airfield formerly known as RAF Perranporth, Trevellas?

RAF Perranporth is a World War II airfield located near Trevellas in Cornwall, England, established during the Second World War as a fighter station. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020556.

Who is responsible for protecting World War II fighter pens and defences, and other associated remains, at the airfield formerly known as RAF Perranporth, Trevellas?

World War II fighter pens and defences, and other associated remains, at the airfield formerly known as RAF Perranporth, Trevellas 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 1020556.

What other scheduled monuments are near World War II fighter pens and defences, and other associated remains, at the airfield formerly known as RAF Perranporth, Trevellas?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two bowl barrows at Two Burrows, 500m north and 510m north east of Two Burrows Farm (6.5 km), Later prehistoric to Roman round and enclosures with medieval field system 260m west of Coosewartha Farm (7.1 km), Bowl barrow 425m north west of Little Regarded Farm (7.3 km).

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