2017

SY7482 : Defending Dorset: RAF Ringstead Chain Home Radar Station (7)

taken 7 years ago, near to Osmington Mills, Dorset, England

Defending Dorset: RAF Ringstead Chain Home Radar Station (7)
Defending Dorset: RAF Ringstead Chain Home Radar Station (7)
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Chain Home radar station: DoB ID: e25089
Pillbox (Variant): DoB ID S0000111

Having turned away from the coast temporarily and moved inland, high up on the hillside a lone pillbox is encountered having commanding views over the approach from the valley below, as well as an overall view over the whole site.

SY7481 : Defending Dorset: RAF Ringstead Chain Home Radar Station (8)

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SY7482, 12 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Mike Searle   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Tuesday, 11 April, 2017   (more nearby)
Submitted
Saturday, 15 April, 2017
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SY 7464 8202 [10m precision]
WGS84: 50:38.2389N 2:21.5984W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SY 7474 8186
View Direction
North-northwest (about 337 degrees)
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