Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
82066
Building Number
Grade
II*
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
25/11/2003
Date of Amendment
25/11/2003
Name of Property
Dome gunnery trainer at Pembrey Airfield
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Carmarthenshire
Community
Pembrey and Burry Port Town
Town
Locality
Pembrey Airfield
Easting
240757
Northing
203714
Street Side
Location
In a field on the E side of the former airfield, approximately 550m NW of Brooklands Farmhouse.
Description
Broad Class
Period
History
Erected c1941 and used as a simulator to train air gunners in shooting down enemy fighters. The interior was originally whitewashed and lights projected on to the domed roof simulated aircraft lights, while a 'gun' was used to fire a light beam.
Exterior
An igloo-shaped domed structure approximately 10m high, of concrete with rendered exterior (partly fallen away to expose steel reinforcement). On the SW side is a lintelled doorway.
Interior
The entrance leads into a single domed chamber. The metal framework of a former screen above the doorway has survived, but the interior has been stripped of its original wall surfaces.
Reason for designation
Listed in a high grade for its exceptional historic interest as the only surviving World War II air defence simulator in Wales.
Scheduled Ancient Monument Cm 248.
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