Memorials & monuments · South West England
Old Radar Station
In or near Polperro.
Old Radar Station — a memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
DS Pugh — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Looe · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Old Radar Station is a memorial located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Old Radar Station is a memorial located in South-West England. It serves as a reminder of the technological advancements in radar during the mid-20th century, reflecting the region's role in military history.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.3556, -4.4495
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Looe
- Postcode
- PL13 1JR
- Parliamentary constituency
- South East Cornwall
- Nearest railway station
- Looe — 0.7 km
Sources
- osm: node/6819328871 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Old Radar Station?
- Old Radar Station is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL13 1JR), in the parish of Looe.
- What is Old Radar Station?
- Old Radar Station — a memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Old Radar Station?
- The nearest railway station is Looe, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL13 1JR.
- Is Old Radar Station a protected site?
- Yes — Old Radar Station is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Old Radar Station free to visit?
- Yes, Old Radar Station is free to enter.
- How do I get to Old Radar Station?
- The nearest railway station is Looe, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL13 1JR.