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Margam Radar Station, Groes, Margam

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NPRN308125
Map ReferenceSS78NE
Grid ReferenceSS7930087100
Unitary (Local) AuthorityNeath Port Talbot
Old CountyGlamorgan
CommunityMargam
Type Of SiteRADAR STATION
PeriodModern
Description
1. The station at Margam was part of the World War II Chain Home Low radar network used to detect shipping and low flying aircraft in the Bristol Channel. Three concrete buildings and a platform remain, set on the edge of the scarp overlooking Groes village.
B.A.Malaws, RCAHMW, 20 March 2003.
2. Swansea Coastal Defence/Chain Home Low radar station. Designation: M130 Swansea.
Source: Steve Thompson, UK Pillbox Study Group, ref. e25358.
B.A.Malaws, RCAHMW, 20 April 2016.