2007

SU2363 : Gun emplacement, Savernake

taken 17 years ago, near to Durley, Wiltshire, England

Gun emplacement, Savernake
Gun emplacement, Savernake
The gun emplacement seen close to here SU2363 : Gun emplacement, Savernake - detail would have formed part of the second line of defence during WWII in the event that an invasion had taken place. It is positioned between the two former railway stations that Savernake once had. Information from 'Savernake at War' Roger Day 2007 LinkExternal link (has sound at first). The Burbage to Durley road is just visible at the extreme left. This and several other images can be seen in this gallery Link

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Category: Wartime relics
This photo is linked from: Galleries: · Savernake Forest and the Second World War Automatic Clusters: · Railway Line [17] · Savernake Road [9] · Railway Station [8] · Gun Emplacement [2] Other Photos: · Gun emplacement, Savernake - detail ·
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SU2363, 97 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Brian Robert Marshall   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Tuesday, 12 June, 2007   (more nearby)
Submitted
Tuesday, 12 June, 2007
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SU 236 632 [100m precision]
WGS84: 51:22.0426N 1:39.7431W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SU 236 632
View Direction
Northeast (about 45 degrees)
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