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The Great Britain Guide

Archaeological sites · South Wales

WW2 Barrack Foundations

In or near Kewstoke.

Free admission

WW2 Barrack Foundations — a archaeological in wales-south, United Kingdom.

In and out of the windows - geograph.org.uk - 5311499

Neil Owen — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Weston-super-Mare · 4.6 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

WW2 Barrack Foundations is a archaeological located in wales-south, 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: Brean Down SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Bridgwater Bay SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
  • National Nature Reserve: MENDIP

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The WW2 Barrack Foundations are an archaeological site located in South Wales. This site features the remnants of military barracks used during the Second World War. The foundations provide insight into the military infrastructure of the era.

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

Coordinates
51.3281, -3.0332
District
Somerset
Parish
Brean
Postcode
TA8 2RS
Parliamentary constituency
Bridgwater
Nearest railway station
Weston-super-Mare4.6 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is WW2 Barrack Foundations?
WW2 Barrack Foundations is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode TA8 2RS), in the parish of Brean.
What is WW2 Barrack Foundations?
WW2 Barrack Foundations — a archaeological in wales-south, United Kingdom.
How do I get to WW2 Barrack Foundations?
The nearest railway station is Weston-super-Mare, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA8 2RS.
Is WW2 Barrack Foundations a protected site?
Yes — WW2 Barrack Foundations is part of the Brean Down SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Bridgwater Bay SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is WW2 Barrack Foundations free to visit?
Yes, WW2 Barrack Foundations is free to enter.
How do I get to WW2 Barrack Foundations?
The nearest railway station is Weston-super-Mare, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA8 2RS.