World War II air traffic control building 400 metres north west of Seckington Cross, on the former airfield of RAF Winkleigh, Winkleigh - Torridge

The monument is a World War II brick and concrete control tower. Although structurally sound, the tower has suffered from vandalism and lack of maintenance and has failing concrete as a result of oxidising steel reinforcement.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

World War II air traffic control building 400m north west of Seckington Cross, on the former airfield of RAF Winkleigh

Heritage Category:

Scheduled Monument

List Entry Number:

1020765

Local Planning Authority:

Torridge

Site Type:

Transport > Air transport site

Location

Building Name:

World War II air traffic control building 400 metres north west of Seckington Cross

County:

Devon

District / Borough:

Torridge

Parish:

Winkleigh

Parliamentary Constituency:

Torridge and Tavistock

Region:

South West

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Building or structure

Condition:

Poor

Occupancy / Use:

Vacant/not in use

Priority:

A - Immediate risk of further rapid deterioration or loss of fabric; no solution agreed

Previous Priority:

A

Ownership:

Commercial company