Information for record number MWA8009:
Pillerton Priors Decoy Site Bunker

Summary The site of a Second World War air raid shelter or bunker. It was probably associated with the bombing decoy site to the south east of Pillerton Hersey. The site is located 500m south east of Pillerton Hersey.
What Is It?  
Type: Air Raid Shelter, Bunker
Period: Unknown
Where Is It?  
Parish: Pillerton Priors
District: Stratford on Avon, Warwickshire
Grid Reference: SP 30 48
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Level of Protection National - Old SMR PrefRef (Grade: )
Sites & Monuments Record
Description

  
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1 There is local knowledge of a bunker or air raid shelter on the north side of the lane at SP 3048 which was probably part of the decoy site (WA 8008).
2 A Second World War bombing decoy located on farmland at Pillerton Priors. It was built to deflect enemy bombing from Royal Air Force Wellesbourne Mountford airfield. This was a 'Q-type' night decoy, which displayed a sequence of lights to simulate an active airfield. It is referenced as being in operation between 1941 and 1942. Aerial photography from 1971 shows an uncovered building still standing on the site in poor condition at SP 306 484, however it has since been demolished. The building is above ground with a bank of material around the building, consistent with a Second World War function. The building was partially ruined on Aerial photographs taken in 1971 and demolished by 1993. Mapped as part of the SE Warks and Cotswolds NMP.
 
Sources
Source No: 2
Source Type: Desk Top Study
Title: SE Warwickshire and Cotswolds NMP Project
Author/originator: Amanda Dickson
Date: 2010-2012
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Source No: 1
Source Type: Unpublished document
Title: Unpublished document
Author/originator: Brace, J
Date: 1997
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technique Aerial Photograph Aerial photographs are taken during an aerial survey, which involves looking at the ground from above. It is usually easier to see cropmarks and earthworks when they are viewed from above. Aerial photographs help archaeologists to record what they see and to identify new sites. There are two kinds of aerial photographs; oblique and vertical. back
monument BOMBING DECOY * A system of lights, controlled fires or dummy constructions, used during WWII to provide a counterfeit target for enemy aircraft. back
monument SITE * Unclassifiable site with minimal information. Specify site type wherever possible. back
monument BUILDING * A structure with a roof to provide shelter from the weather for occupants or contents. Use specific type where known. back
monument BUNKER * A structure, often built undergound, used for defence and co-ordination of military activity. back
monument AIR RAID SHELTER * A fortified structure used to protect civilians and military personnel from enemy bombing. back
monument BOMBING DECOY SITE * A site comprising a system of lights, controlled fires or dummy constructions, used during WWII to provide a counterfeit target for enemy aircraft. Use more specific type where known. back
monument AIRFIELD * An area or site used for the landing and take-off of aircraft, often including associated buildings, equipment and other installations. back

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