Mynydd Carn Goch Anti-Glider Trenches

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NPRN418390
Map ReferenceSS69NW
Grid ReferenceSS6071097490
Unitary (Local) AuthoritySwansea
Old CountyGlamorgan
CommunityPenllergaer
Type Of SiteANTI AIRCRAFT DEFENCE SITE
Period20th Century
Description
Remains of 4 or 5 anti-glider trenches identified on rough common land at Penllegaer on the western edge of Swansea during Royal Commission winter aerial reconnaissance on 27th January 2012. The earthworks comprise central slot-trenches with lines of spoil tips along each side, to provide a defence against landing on this open common land. At least two trenches lie at the grid reference of this record, with at least two others to the north-east at SS 6077 9786.

T. Driver, RCAHMW, Feb 2013.