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Island Farm Camp: Hut 9, Bridgend

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NPRN31803
Map ReferenceSS97NW
Grid ReferenceSS9003078480
Unitary (Local) AuthorityBridgend
Old CountyGlamorgan
CommunityMerthyr Mawr
Type Of SitePRISONER OF WAR CAMP
PeriodModern
Description
A wooden hutted camp (nprn 31802) was built for employees of the nearby Royal Ordnance Factory (nprns 91719 & 308124) but not used for such. It remained empty until 1943, was used briefly by American troops and subsequently became a prisoner of war camp. Hut 9 has been listed and is preserved on site; it contains wallpaintings of Alpine scenes, maps, and a female figure.
B.A.Malaws, RCAHMW, 10 June 2008.