Monument Number 1491392 |
| Hob Uid: 1491392 | |
Location :
North Somerset
Hutton
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| Grid Ref : ST3469758672 |
| Summary : A Second World War barrage balloon site is visible on aerial photographs. The site is located opposite The Grange, Hutton on the south side of the Main Road. The balloon site is defined by a circular parchmark and access track, the circular arrangement of mooring posts from which to tether the balloon were already cleared from the site as seen on aerial photographs taken in 1946. The barrage balloon site was completely levelled as seen on aerial photographs taken in 1948. This barrage balloon was one of many used to provide protection to RAF Weston Super Mare airfield (ST36SW 77) and the Oldmixon Shadow factory (ST35NW 40) nearby. |
| More information : A Second World War barrage balloon site is visible on aerial photographs and has been mapped as part of the Mendip AONB NMP aerial survey. The site is located opposite The Grange, Hutton on the south side of the Main Road at ST 3469 5867. The balloon site is defined by a circular parchmark and access track, the circular arrangement of mooring posts from which to tether the balloon were already cleared from the site as seen on aerial photographs taken in 1946. The barrage balloon site was completely levelled as seen on aerial photographs taken in 1948.This barrage balloon was one of many used to provide protection to RAF Weston Super Mare airfield (ST36SW 77/HOB UID 1431637) and the Oldmixon Shadow factory (ST35NW 40/HOB UID 1431645) nearby. (1-2) |