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Penhale Camp

Hob Uid: 1411742
Location :
Cornwall
Perranzabuloe
Grid Ref : SW7630058500
Summary : The site of Penhale Camp, a World War II training camp. The camp is located on Penhale Sands between Holywell and Hoblyns Cove. The training camp was established during 1939 and during World War II it was used as an anti-aircraft training camp by the Allied forces and many Americans trained here. At the time of the Defence of Britain survey (1995-2002) the site was found to remain in a good condition.
More information : The site of Penhale Camp, a World War II training camp. The camp is located on Penhale Sands between Holywell and Hoblyns Cove. At the time of the Defence of Britain survey (1995-2002) the site was found to remain in a good condition. (1)
Penhale Camp was established in 1939. During the Second World War it was used as an anti-aircraft training camp by the Allied forces and many Americans were trained here. (2)
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Source details : The two databases developed by the Project can be searched on-line through the Archaeology Data Service at http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/specColl/dob/index.cfm
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Source Number : 2
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Source details : The British Army. 2007. ATE South West, [Accessed 21-NOV-2007]
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Monument Period Name : Second World War
Display Date : Second World War, 1939
Monument End Date : 1939
Monument Start Date : 1939
Monument Type : Army Camp, Military Training Site
Evidence : Documentary Evidence
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External Cross Reference Source : DoB Non Anti Invasion Database UID
External Cross Reference Number : 523
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : SW 75 NE 64
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Activity type : MEASURED SURVEY
Start Date : 1995-04-01
End Date : 2002-03-01