Memorials & monuments · South West England
RAF Culmhead (Scheduled Monument)
In or near Otterford.
RAF Culmhead (Scheduled Monument) — Monument, dating to 1941-08-01.
Roger Cornfoot — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
RAF Culmhead (Scheduled Monument) is a public memorial in South-West England, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. The site is within the Blackdown Hills National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Taunton and Wellington parliamentary constituency. Postcode area TA3.
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Official information
RAF Culmhead, originally known as RAF Church Stanton, was an operational airfield during World War II. Visitors can explore the remnants of its historical airfield defenses, including gun pits, pillboxes, and trench systems that were part of its military infrastructure.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Blackdown Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
RAF Culmhead is a Scheduled Monument located in Churchstanton, South-West England, within the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This memorial site commemorates the historical significance of the Royal Air Force in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 50.9265, -3.1345
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Churchstanton
- Postcode
- TA3 7DY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Taunton and Wellington
- Official site
- www.southwestairfields.co.uk
Sources
- osm: w661675417 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is RAF Culmhead (Scheduled Monument)?
- RAF Culmhead (Scheduled Monument) is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA3 7DY), in the parish of Churchstanton.
- What is RAF Culmhead (Scheduled Monument)?
- RAF Culmhead (Scheduled Monument) — Monument, dating to 1941-08-01.
- How do I get to RAF Culmhead (Scheduled Monument)?
- Drivers can use postcode TA3 7DY.
- Is RAF Culmhead (Scheduled Monument) a protected site?
- Yes — RAF Culmhead (Scheduled Monument) is part of the Blackdown Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Is RAF Culmhead (Scheduled Monument) free to visit?
- Yes, RAF Culmhead (Scheduled Monument) is free to enter.
- How do I get to RAF Culmhead (Scheduled Monument)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TA3 7DY. It sits within the Taunton and Wellington parliamentary constituency.