Historic houses Β· South Wales
Graig Fawr 'Chain Home Low' Radar Station (WWII)
Graig Fawr 'Chain Home Low' Radar Station (WWII) β a historic house in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Eirian Evans β CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 hβ2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Port Talbot Parkway Β· 3.7 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Graig Fawr 'Chain Home Low' Radar Station (WWII) is a historic house located in wales-south, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Graig Fawr 'Chain Home Low' Radar Station is a historic WWII site located in South Wales. This station was part of the UK's early warning radar system, crucial for detecting low-flying enemy aircraft. Its designation reflects its importance during the war and the technological advancements of the era.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5698, -3.7428
- District
- Neath Port Talbot
- Parish
- Margam
- Postcode
- SA13 2AG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Aberafan Maesteg
- Nearest railway station
- Port Talbot Parkway β 3.7 km
Sources
- osm: way/24148230 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Graig Fawr 'Chain Home Low' Radar Station (WWII)?
- Graig Fawr 'Chain Home Low' Radar Station (WWII) is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SA13 2AG), in the parish of Margam.
- What is Graig Fawr 'Chain Home Low' Radar Station (WWII)?
- Graig Fawr 'Chain Home Low' Radar Station (WWII) β a historic house in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Graig Fawr 'Chain Home Low' Radar Station (WWII)?
- The nearest railway station is Port Talbot Parkway, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode SA13 2AG.
- How do I get to Graig Fawr 'Chain Home Low' Radar Station (WWII)?
- The nearest railway station is Port Talbot Parkway, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SA13 2AG.