Information for record number MWA8010:
Pillerton Priors Decoy Site - small building

Summary The site of a brick building with a concrete roof, possibly dating to the Second World War. It may have been used as a generator building in association with the bombing decoy site south east of Pillerton Hersey. The building is located 1km south east of Pillerton Hersey.
What Is It?  
Type: Building
Period: Unknown
Where Is It?  
Parish: Pillerton Priors
District: Stratford on Avon, Warwickshire
Grid Reference: SP 31 47
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Level of Protection National - Old SMR PrefRef (Grade: )
Sites & Monuments Record
Description

  
Source Number  

1 A small brick building with concrete roof and wide entrance is to be seen at SP3147. In appearance of WW2 construction. Would have been suitable for generator building. Apparently more recently used as a diesel pump house for water supply.
 
Sources
Source No: 1
Source Type: Unpublished document
Title: Unpublished document
Author/originator: Brace, J
Date: 1997
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Glossary

 
Word or Phrase
Description  
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 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 PUMP HOUSE * A small pumping station. back

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