More information : A Second World War 'QL' bombing decoy located at Cheddar (ST 465 557), also known as site 'Burrington B'. It was constructed as part of the 'C-series' of civil decoys to deflect enemy bombing from Bristol. It is referenced as being in use between 02-OCT-1942 to 01-MAY-1943. This was designed to protect Bristol West Depot by displaying simulated marshalling yard lights. This was one of six 'Burrington' decoys for Bristol, with further decoys at Burrington A- ST 467 578, Burrington C- ST 475 574, Burrington D- ST 481 575, Burrington E- ST 482 572, and Burrington F- 497 570. (1)
Aerial photography from 1971 shows a control building surviving 400 metres to the north of the decoy site. (2)
NGR concords with that given in source 1. The Burrington 'QL' sites were constructed between late 1941 and 1942. They were a complex system of decoys designed to replicate the whole city of Bristol and not just isolated features within it. This decoy represented Bristol West railway depot. The Burrington (or 'C82') decoys were a unique formation and the concept was not replicated in any other cities. (3) |