Archaeological sites · South West England
WW2 Naval Bombing Decoy for D-Day Embarkation Hards
In or near Portloe.
WW2 Naval Bombing Decoy for D-Day Embarkation Hards — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Phillip Gamble — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Truro · 7.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
WW2 Naval Bombing Decoy for D-Day Embarkation Hards 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.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Fal Estuary and Woods SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The WW2 Naval Bombing Decoy for D-Day Embarkation Hards is an archaeological site located in South-West England. This site served as a deception measure during World War II, designed to mislead enemy forces regarding naval operations.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.2344, -4.9667
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Ruanlanihorne
- Postcode
- TR2 5PA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Truro and Falmouth
- Nearest railway station
- Truro — 7.7 km
Sources
- osm: way/941073983 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is WW2 Naval Bombing Decoy for D-Day Embarkation Hards?
- WW2 Naval Bombing Decoy for D-Day Embarkation Hards is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR2 5PA), in the parish of Ruanlanihorne.
- What is WW2 Naval Bombing Decoy for D-Day Embarkation Hards?
- WW2 Naval Bombing Decoy for D-Day Embarkation Hards — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to WW2 Naval Bombing Decoy for D-Day Embarkation Hards?
- The nearest railway station is Truro, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR2 5PA.
- Is WW2 Naval Bombing Decoy for D-Day Embarkation Hards a protected site?
- Yes — WW2 Naval Bombing Decoy for D-Day Embarkation Hards is part of the Upper Fal Estuary and Woods SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is WW2 Naval Bombing Decoy for D-Day Embarkation Hards free to visit?
- Yes, WW2 Naval Bombing Decoy for D-Day Embarkation Hards is free to enter.
- How do I get to WW2 Naval Bombing Decoy for D-Day Embarkation Hards?
- The nearest railway station is Truro, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR2 5PA.