Stanley Wood

Wood, Forest in Glamorgan

Wales

Stanley Wood

Trig pillar on Mynydd Drumau The top of this mountain is flat, wide farmland and this trig point is in the middle of it. It&#039;s no good for surveying the Swansea and Neath valleys directly either side of it, but you get a good view of the neighbouring hills. — Trig pillar on Mynydd Drumau Credit: Nigel Davies

Stanley Wood, Glamorgan, also known as Wood or Forest, is a picturesque village located in the county of Glamorgan, Wales. Nestled amidst lush greenery and surrounded by beautiful woodlands, Stanley Wood offers a tranquil and idyllic setting for residents and visitors alike.

The village is situated in the heart of the Welsh countryside, with stunning views of rolling hills and meandering streams. The woodlands surrounding Stanley Wood are home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts and wildlife lovers.

The village itself boasts a charming and close-knit community, with a population of approximately 500 residents. The local residents take great pride in their village and work together to maintain its beauty and character.

Stanley Wood is well-connected to neighboring towns and cities, with good transport links and easy access to major roads. This makes it an ideal location for those who prefer a peaceful rural lifestyle while still enjoying the convenience of nearby amenities.

The village offers a range of amenities and services, including a primary school, a post office, a village hall, and a local pub. There are also several walking and cycling trails in and around the village, allowing residents and visitors to explore the stunning countryside.

Overall, Stanley Wood, Glamorgan is a charming and picturesque village that offers a peaceful and scenic retreat for those seeking a slower pace of life in a beautiful natural setting.

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Stanley Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.674859/-3.8384365 or Grid Reference SS7298. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Trig pillar on Mynydd Drumau

The top of this mountain is flat, wide farmland and this trig point is in the middle of it. It's no good for surveying the Swansea and Neath valleys directly either side of it, but you get a good view of the neighbouring hills.

Nigel Davies

Bombing Decoy Control Bunker on Mynydd Drumau

This bunker was part of a relatively secret programme of decoy sites designed to fool World War II German bombers into targeting unpopulated countryside instead of towns, factories and airfields. The bunker has two rooms, one of which would have housed a generator and the other of which was to observe (through a hatch in the roof) and control an area of lights and fires laid out to emulate a town or airfield when viewed at altitude in the dark. It is situated in the corner of a field, right next to a wide track, now with no obvious access through the boundaries in between. This site was missed in the original Defence of Britain survey but has been included in the Pillbox Study Group's "Extended Defence of Britain" database with ID e09843. The entry probably comes from a book called "Fields of Deception" by Colin Dobinson which is about these sites. For an internal view see SN7200 : Interior, south chamber, bunker on Mynydd Drumau For another site in this local group see SS7898 : Bombing Decoy Bunker above Tonna - Exterior Bunkers in this programme are sometimes known as QL, Starfish, SF or Special Fire. For general info on these see: Link

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Nigel Davies

Interior, south chamber, bunker on Mynydd Drumau

This would have been the generator room. It is completely dark, illuminated here only by the camera flash. Since this room has no opening in the roof there are less debris and dead animals here than in the entrance corridor or control room. For an external view see SN7200 : Bombing Decoy Control Bunker on Mynydd Drumau

Nigel Davies