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The Great Britain Guide

Natural landmarks · Yorkshire & the Humber

Ravenscar WW2 Radar Station

In or near Harwood Dale.

Free admission

Ravenscar WW2 Radar Station — a other in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Explore our heritage - geograph.org.uk - 2243352

Ian Paterson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Ravenscar WW2 Radar Station is a other located in england-yorkshire, 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: Robin Hood's Bay: Maw Wyke to Beast Cliff SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Ravenscar WW2 Radar Station is located in Yorkshire. This site served as a military radar facility during the Second World War, playing a crucial role in the defence of British airspace. Its historical significance is recognised, contributing to the understanding of wartime technology and operations.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
54.3932, -0.4745
Parish
Staintondale
Postcode
YO13 0NG
Parliamentary constituency
Scarborough and Whitby

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ravenscar WW2 Radar Station?
Ravenscar WW2 Radar Station is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO13 0NG), in the parish of Staintondale.
What is Ravenscar WW2 Radar Station?
Ravenscar WW2 Radar Station — a other in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Ravenscar WW2 Radar Station?
Drivers can use postcode YO13 0NG.
Is Ravenscar WW2 Radar Station a protected site?
Yes — Ravenscar WW2 Radar Station is part of the Robin Hood's Bay: Maw Wyke to Beast Cliff SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Ravenscar WW2 Radar Station free to visit?
Yes, Ravenscar WW2 Radar Station is free to enter.
How do I get to Ravenscar WW2 Radar Station?
Drivers can navigate to postcode YO13 0NG. It sits within the Scarborough and Whitby parliamentary constituency.