I took a detour late this afternoon & ended up on the Moors, when I suddenly noticed way in the distance quite a large brick-built lone structure. At first I thought it was a jail or something but then I decided it was worth investigating so headed off for a closer look. It's hard to describe it's location but it's not too far from Ashburton, on the way to Haytor.
It's gated off from the main B-road, so I trecked up the path/driveway to it. At first, from a distance I thought it was a WWII bunker as it's covered in grass/bush. I would say it's about the overall height of a 3-level house. I walked around the perimeter but there are no entrances, live or evidence of anything blocked up. Then I climbed on top of it - the views are quite amazing as I could see Teignmouth which I've sinced worked out is about 10 miles away.
I've come away with the view that it's not actually a building but insted was built with 3 walls to dump granite or whatever extracted from below.
I didn't have my camera so no pics I'm afraid, however I will make an effort to go back soon to get some.
It's nothing particuarly special, but I just wondered if anyone has come across it on here?
(I should note, that there is nothing secret about this location, it's on public land & anyone is free to roam!)
It's gated off from the main B-road, so I trecked up the path/driveway to it. At first, from a distance I thought it was a WWII bunker as it's covered in grass/bush. I would say it's about the overall height of a 3-level house. I walked around the perimeter but there are no entrances, live or evidence of anything blocked up. Then I climbed on top of it - the views are quite amazing as I could see Teignmouth which I've sinced worked out is about 10 miles away.
I've come away with the view that it's not actually a building but insted was built with 3 walls to dump granite or whatever extracted from below.
I didn't have my camera so no pics I'm afraid, however I will make an effort to go back soon to get some.
It's nothing particuarly special, but I just wondered if anyone has come across it on here?
(I should note, that there is nothing secret about this location, it's on public land & anyone is free to roam!)
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