Archaeological sites · South West England
Pawlett Barrage Balloon Hanger
In or near Otterhampton.
Pawlett Barrage Balloon Hanger — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Jonathan Thacker — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Highbridge and Burnham · 5.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Pawlett Barrage Balloon Hanger is a archaeological 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
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Bridgwater Bay SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: SOMERSET WETLANDS
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Pawlett Barrage Balloon Hangar is an archaeological site located in South-West England. This structure was used during World War II for the storage and maintenance of barrage balloons, which were deployed to protect against low-flying aircraft. The site offers insight into wartime practices and the military history of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1814, -3.0255
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Pawlett
- Postcode
- TA6 4SS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bridgwater
- Nearest railway station
- Highbridge and Burnham — 5.5 km
Sources
- osm: node/1192622129 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pawlett Barrage Balloon Hanger?
- Pawlett Barrage Balloon Hanger is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA6 4SS), in the parish of Pawlett.
- What is Pawlett Barrage Balloon Hanger?
- Pawlett Barrage Balloon Hanger — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Pawlett Barrage Balloon Hanger?
- The nearest railway station is Highbridge and Burnham, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA6 4SS.
- Is Pawlett Barrage Balloon Hanger a protected site?
- Yes — Pawlett Barrage Balloon Hanger is part of the Bridgwater Bay SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the SOMERSET WETLANDS National Nature Reserve.
- Is Pawlett Barrage Balloon Hanger free to visit?
- Yes, Pawlett Barrage Balloon Hanger is free to enter.
- How do I get to Pawlett Barrage Balloon Hanger?
- The nearest railway station is Highbridge and Burnham, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA6 4SS.