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Location DB > England > Devon > Budleigh Salterton > Brandy Head RAF Observation Post  Name Brandy Head RAF Observation Post  Viewing Options Log in to activate viewing options  Database Info created by GC Intercept on 2/22/2007 2:24 PM last modified by GC Intercept on 8/16/2008 9:30 PM  Viewability Publically Viewable This location has been labeled by its creator as Public, and therefore can be viewed by anyone.  Overview  Description small 3 roomed, roofless house with balcony overlooking Lyme bay in East Devon. Generally derelict with few relics or artifacts to be seen.  Basic Information Type: Building Status: Abandoned Accessibility: Easy Recommendation: check it out if you're nearby  Physical Information Address Coast path Budleigh Salterton, Devon England Owner:  Hazards asbestos rust unsafe flooring jagged metal  Interesting Features Balcony and spectacular view out to sea  Security Measures  Historical Dates Built: 1940 Closed: 1945  Required Equipment  Recommended Equipment  History 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.  Media Coverage None  Future Plans 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.  Stories Add your own story  Photo Galleries coastal decay Thu, Feb 22nd, 2007 posted by GC Intercept 13 pictures   Add your own photos Mark all galleries as Seen  Web Links  Contribute Edit this Location  Moderator Rating The moderator rating is a neutral rating of the content quality, photography, and coolness of this location. This location has not yet been rated by a moderator.  Validation This location's validation is current. It was last validated by Steed on 8/19/2008 5:00 PM.  Latest Changes 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  Forum Threads about this Location  Who's been looking? Click here to see who'se been looking.  Report Problems Is this location inappropriate / broken / missing key info? If it's something you can fix, please scroll up and click the EDIT button. If this location was only posted a few days ago, give the creator time to work on it. Please try sending a message directly to the creator of the location. You'll find that info at the top of this page. Otherwise, ONLY if you've already tried to contact the original creator,: Click here to notify an administrator. All content and images copyright © 2002-2024 UER.CA and respective creators. Graphical Design by Crossfire. To contact webmaster, or click to email with problems or other questions about this site: UER CONTACT View Terms of Service | View Privacy Policy | Server colocation provided by Beanfield This page was generated for you in 78 milliseconds. Since June 23, 2002, a total of 738542007 pages have been generated.