Monument Number 1491438 |
| Hob Uid: 1491438 | |
Location :
North Somerset
Bleadon
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| Grid Ref : ST3450257853 |
| Summary : A Second World War barrage balloon site is visible on aerial photographs. The site is located south of Hay Wood and north of Roman Road. The balloon site is defined by a circular arrangement of concrete mooring posts from which to tether the barrage balloon and an access track. The site was completely levelled on aerial photographs taken in 1951. 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. The site is located south of Hay Wood and north of Roman Road at ST 3449 5785. The balloon site is defined by a circular arrangement of concrete mooring posts from which to tether the barrage balloon and an access track. The site was completely levelled on aerial photographs taken in 1951. 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) |