waffenamt
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Trust me on this pal,the world is going mad......:tinysmile_angry2_t:
On the question of these Bunkers,i think they are only useful for land development?
waff
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ROC bunkers
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Trust me on this pal,the world is going mad......:tinysmile_angry2_t:
On the question of these Bunkers,i think they are only useful for land development?
waff
pointblank0
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I dunno......every man needs a hole to play in from time to time:tinysmile_shy_t:
Another one
Thought i would add some pics of another post i visited recently. This post is in a reasonable state retaining a lot of the original features including a set of steps and platform behind the hatch that i have not seen before. Access is blocked by a locked hatch but there was enough room to get a camera in to take the shot of the ladder way. you can see the counter weight for the hatch hanging on the chain below.
Best regards Weasel.
Thought i would add some pics of another post i visited recently. This post is in a reasonable state retaining a lot of the original features including a set of steps and platform behind the hatch that i have not seen before. Access is blocked by a locked hatch but there was enough room to get a camera in to take the shot of the ladder way. you can see the counter weight for the hatch hanging on the chain below.
Best regards Weasel.
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Another ROC Post
While i am at it here is another one on the edge of Dartmoor, fairly local to me. This one sold at auction about 5-6 years ago, I did go and look at it when it was up for sale and it is in remarkable condition inside, very well sealed with no entry, this post is in private hands although not well loved by the look of it. I think from memory this was a command post.
Best regards Weasel.
While i am at it here is another one on the edge of Dartmoor, fairly local to me. This one sold at auction about 5-6 years ago, I did go and look at it when it was up for sale and it is in remarkable condition inside, very well sealed with no entry, this post is in private hands although not well loved by the look of it. I think from memory this was a command post.
Best regards Weasel.
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Veryan ROC Post
Well as i went for a little walk this afternoon to have a look at this post i thought i would share it, just to add to the growing list.
This is very well preserved and locked up, situated on a headland in deepest darkest Cornwall, it is open to the public on a few days a year and your guides are the ex Royal Observer Corp members that manned the post i believe.
Best regards Weasel.
Well as i went for a little walk this afternoon to have a look at this post i thought i would share it, just to add to the growing list.
This is very well preserved and locked up, situated on a headland in deepest darkest Cornwall, it is open to the public on a few days a year and your guides are the ex Royal Observer Corp members that manned the post i believe.
Best regards Weasel.
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South Devon ROC Post
Hey all,
One more ROC post that i went hunting for today, Local to me again but location withheld as is in really good original condition with no vandalism or damage at all. Seems to be a little smaller than most of the others i have seen.
Best regards Weasel.
Hey all,
One more ROC post that i went hunting for today, Local to me again but location withheld as is in really good original condition with no vandalism or damage at all. Seems to be a little smaller than most of the others i have seen.
Best regards Weasel.
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Bampton ROC Post
Just thought i would update this thread with another post that i visited last week while up Exmoor way. Had no torch with me so did not venture inside and have been in plenty to know what they are like, this one appeared to be quite damp. Looks like someone has taken an interest in it or at least the hatch cover that has had a new coat of paint. The gate still stands but the GZI mount has been pushed off its stand,
Best regards Weasel.
Just thought i would update this thread with another post that i visited last week while up Exmoor way. Had no torch with me so did not venture inside and have been in plenty to know what they are like, this one appeared to be quite damp. Looks like someone has taken an interest in it or at least the hatch cover that has had a new coat of paint. The gate still stands but the GZI mount has been pushed off its stand,
Best regards Weasel.
pointblank0
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Hmm, damp you say
I co-caretake/own a restored one of these in sussex, we open it about 4-5 times a year for public visits. My friend and I have visited absolutely shite loads of these posts over the past few years, roadtripping is fun 
See www.rocremembered.com i think we are at about 700+ visited now. If you want to know when this years open dates are and which post it is then drop me a PM. Or if you want to know more about them, i have loads of artifacts and equipment and photos
In case you figure out which post it is we strip it after every visit and store all the stuff securely under lock and key!
See www.rocremembered.com i think we are at about 700+ visited now. If you want to know when this years open dates are and which post it is then drop me a PM. Or if you want to know more about them, i have loads of artifacts and equipment and photos
In case you figure out which post it is we strip it after every visit and store all the stuff securely under lock and key!
Thanks Darren, i have always had an interest in all things underground and it seems that these posts tend to dissapear so thought i might grab a picture or two of the ones i get to see on my travels around with a van full of wine. Edward thanks for the link it's good to know that at least some are being well looked after and open to the public.
Managed to get to visit this one today, Par ROC post down in the depths of Cornwall, well locked up with two padlocks and in overal good condition as far as the surface remains go. Most of the concrete fence posts still remain, but all fencing and the gate are gone.
Best Weasel.
Managed to get to visit this one today, Par ROC post down in the depths of Cornwall, well locked up with two padlocks and in overal good condition as far as the surface remains go. Most of the concrete fence posts still remain, but all fencing and the gate are gone.
Best Weasel.
Plympton ROC Post
Thank you Edward for the info, will let you know next time i am down that way.
This last couple of weeks i have been to find two more posts, the first one is Plympton, this was on waste land for quite a while and was heavily vandalised and had a fire started inside it. The post is now situated in a rather plush golf course, well not that the post has moved but the area has at last been redeveloped. The hatch has been well secured and a mix of the contents is thrown on top inclueding the beds and grill from the sump along with lots of other bits and bobs, fantastic views of Plymoth sound and surounding area from up there.
Best Weasel.
Thank you Edward for the info, will let you know next time i am down that way.
This last couple of weeks i have been to find two more posts, the first one is Plympton, this was on waste land for quite a while and was heavily vandalised and had a fire started inside it. The post is now situated in a rather plush golf course, well not that the post has moved but the area has at last been redeveloped. The hatch has been well secured and a mix of the contents is thrown on top inclueding the beds and grill from the sump along with lots of other bits and bobs, fantastic views of Plymoth sound and surounding area from up there.
Best Weasel.
Millbrook ROC Post
I thought it was about time to update this thread with a couple of new pictures taken this summer, first post is Millbrook ROC and is a Master Post, a large compound with the remains of a orlit. The ground has been recently cleared as this post was almost hidden from view before.
Best Weasel
I thought it was about time to update this thread with a couple of new pictures taken this summer, first post is Millbrook ROC and is a Master Post, a large compound with the remains of a orlit. The ground has been recently cleared as this post was almost hidden from view before.
Best Weasel
Madron ROC Post
The second one i visited on this trip was Madron ROC, also a master post and also again a large compound, this post was tucked away up a dead end lane and is externaly in good order although the post itself looked to be quite wet.
Best Weasel.
The second one i visited on this trip was Madron ROC, also a master post and also again a large compound, this post was tucked away up a dead end lane and is externaly in good order although the post itself looked to be quite wet.
Best Weasel.
Goran ROC Post
Been off out again and came across this ROC Post in deepest Cornwall, this one is Goran ROC. in a rather muddy field close to the farm buildings. i did not get access but it is rather wet inside, not much left of the fence.
Best Weasel.
Been off out again and came across this ROC Post in deepest Cornwall, this one is Goran ROC. in a rather muddy field close to the farm buildings. i did not get access but it is rather wet inside, not much left of the fence.
Best Weasel.
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