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HER Number:MCO62457
Name:PENDENNIS - World War Two balloon barrage

Summary

Circular concrete hardstanding surrounded by balloon tether blocks erected in the centre of Hornwork Common during World War Two for balloon barrage.

Grid Reference:SW 8213 3217
Parish:Falmouth, Carrick, Cornwall
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Protected Status: None recorded

Other Statuses/Codes: none recorded

Monument Type(s):

Full description

Circular concrete hardstanding surrounded by balloon tether blocks erected in the centre of Hornwork Common during World War Two for balloon barrage (1).


<1> Linzey, R, 2000, Fortress Falmouth. An conservation plan for the historic defences of Falmouth Haven Vol II (2000), site T18.1 (Cornwall Event Report). SCO1563.

Sources / Further Reading

[1]SCO1563 - Cornwall Event Report: Linzey, R. 2000. Fortress Falmouth. An conservation plan for the historic defences of Falmouth Haven Vol II (2000). site T18.1.

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • ECO455 - Fortress Falmouth

Related records

18709Part of: PENDENNIS - Post Medieval fort (Monument)