Archaeological sites · South Wales
WWII bombing decoy complex
In or near Cheddar.
WWII bombing decoy complex — a archaeological in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Chris McAuley — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
WWII bombing decoy complex 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: Severn Estuary SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: MENDIP
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Mendip Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The WWII bombing decoy complex is an archaeological site located in South Wales. This complex was designed to mislead enemy bombers during the Second World War, showcasing innovative military strategies of the era. It is a significant remnant of wartime history, reflecting the defensive measures employed in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.3103, -2.7481
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Cheddar
- Postcode
- BS40 7XT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wells and Mendip Hills
Sources
- osm: way/853283637 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is WWII bombing decoy complex?
- WWII bombing decoy complex is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode BS40 7XT), in the parish of Cheddar.
- What is WWII bombing decoy complex?
- WWII bombing decoy complex — a archaeological in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to WWII bombing decoy complex?
- Drivers can use postcode BS40 7XT.
- Is WWII bombing decoy complex a protected site?
- Yes — WWII bombing decoy complex is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the MENDIP National Nature Reserve.
- Is WWII bombing decoy complex free to visit?
- Yes, WWII bombing decoy complex is free to enter.
- How do I get to WWII bombing decoy complex?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BS40 7XT. It sits within the Wells and Mendip Hills parliamentary constituency.