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Archaeological sites · London

Group of seven World War II fighter pens at the former airfield of RAF Kenley

In or near Whyteleafe.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly

Group of seven World War II fighter pens at the former airfield of RAF Kenley — archaeological site in London Borough of Croydon, Greater London, England, UK.

Group of seven World War II fighter pens at the former airfield of RAF Kenley, archaeological sites in London

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Whyteleafe · 0.9 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Group of seven World War II fighter pens at the former airfield of RAF Kenley is an archaeological site in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Wikidata describes it as: "archaeological site in London Borough of Croydon, Greater London, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.3068°, -0.0934°.

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Protected designations

  • National Nature Reserve: SOUTH LONDON DOWNS

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Group of seven World War II fighter pens at the former airfield of RAF Kenley, located in London, is a scheduled monument. This archaeological site is part of the South London Downs National Nature Reserve, reflecting its historical significance in military aviation.

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Coordinates
51.3068, -0.0934
District
Croydon
Parish
Croydon, unparished area
Postcode
CR8 5ES
Parliamentary constituency
Croydon South
Nearest railway station
Whyteleafe — 0.9 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Group of seven World War II fighter pens at the former airfield of RAF Kenley?
Group of seven World War II fighter pens at the former airfield of RAF Kenley is in London, United Kingdom (postcode CR8 5ES), in the parish of Croydon, unparished area.
What is Group of seven World War II fighter pens at the former airfield of RAF Kenley?
Group of seven World War II fighter pens at the former airfield of RAF Kenley — archaeological site in London Borough of Croydon, Greater London, England, UK.
How do I get to Group of seven World War II fighter pens at the former airfield of RAF Kenley?
The nearest railway station is Whyteleafe, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CR8 5ES.
Is Group of seven World War II fighter pens at the former airfield of RAF Kenley a listed building?
Group of seven World War II fighter pens at the former airfield of RAF Kenley is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
Is Group of seven World War II fighter pens at the former airfield of RAF Kenley a protected site?
Yes — Group of seven World War II fighter pens at the former airfield of RAF Kenley is part of the SOUTH LONDON DOWNS National Nature Reserve.
Is Group of seven World War II fighter pens at the former airfield of RAF Kenley free to visit?
Yes, Group of seven World War II fighter pens at the former airfield of RAF Kenley is free to enter.
How do I get to Group of seven World War II fighter pens at the former airfield of RAF Kenley?
The nearest railway station is Whyteleafe, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CR8 5ES.