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Brandy Head RAF Observation Post
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Brandy Head RAF Observation Post
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small 3 roomed, roofless house with balcony overlooking Lyme bay in East Devon. Generally derelict with few relics or artifacts to be seen.
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Type: Building
Status: Abandoned
Accessibility: Easy
Recommendation: check it out if you're nearby
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Address
Coast path
Budleigh Salterton, Devon
England
Owner:
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asbestos rust unsafe flooring jagged metal
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Balcony and spectacular view out to sea
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World war 2 observation post which was used in experimental gunsight and weaponry development. The range was out at sea and aircraft would strafe floating targets whilst being monitored from this post. There is a large anti-shell wall behind the post which would protect the occupants as planes coming from Exeter commenced their firing runs. There was, it seems, also a mounting of some sort at the front of the building on which weaponry or optical devices could be tested. Also possibly used to monitor German and allied aircraft activity the East Devon airspace. Scallop divers in adjacent water often used to find spent cannon shells from the days when this range was active. The shells were then sold on in local tourist shops.
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2008 - the post has been substantially restored and cleaned up but may still fall into the sea. A bench has been installed for passing walkers and completely ruins the tone and UE value of the site.
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This location's validation is current. It was last validated by
Steed on 8/19/2008 5:00 PM.
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on Aug 19 08 at 17:00, Steed validated this location on Aug 16 08 at 21:30, GC Intercept changed the following: Display Name, History, Future Plans on Mar 1 07 at 15:30, Emperor Wang validated this location on Feb 28 07 at 8:51, GC Intercept made this location public on Feb 26 07 at 14:37, Emperor Wang validated this location on Feb 25 07 at 17:41, GC Intercept made this location private on Feb 25 07 at 17:41, GC Intercept made this location public on Feb 23 07 at 23:40, Emperor Wang validated this location on Feb 22 07 at 14:54, GC Intercept changed the following: City on Feb 22 07 at 14:50, GC Intercept made this location available
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