OP22
N 50° 42.173 W 003° 58.955
30U E 430613 N 5617245
A Military observation Post on Northern Dartmoor
Waymark Code: WM13XW
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 01/07/2007
Views: 30
There are only 7 remaining observation posts on the Okehampton range, there used to be 23, some of the others were removed as they were made redundant. The purpose of the OP’s is for the military personnel to observe the live firing. They are made from granite stone and turf the modern ones are lined with steel.
The OP is situated next to the road near East Okement Farm.
Ordnance Survey map reference (10 figure) if within DNP – If outside the Park, add N/A: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
A current photo of the way mark would be good but is optional.