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RAF Cark is a former airfield in Lancashire that retains significant Second World War defensive and operational structures. The site preserves fighter pens, blast walls, and other airfield infrastructure dating from the period of active RAF operations during 1940-1945. These remains represent the physical evidence of Britain's air defence efforts during the war and demonstrate the standard construction methods employed to protect fighter aircraft from enemy attack. The surviving earthworks and concrete structures form part of the wider network of dispersed airfield facilities that characterised RAF operational bases in north-west England during the conflict.
World War II fighter pens and other airfield remains and defences of the former airfield of RAF Cark is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020988. View the official record →
RAF Cark is a former airfield in Lancashire that retains significant Second World War defensive and operational structures. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020988.
World War II fighter pens and other airfield remains and defences of the former airfield of RAF Cark 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 1020988.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wraysholme Tower (1 km), Kirkhead Cave (1.7 km), Peter Hill, Cark (2.2 km).
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