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The Great Britain Guide

Historic houses · South West England

Gun Position 2

In or near Stoke Gifford.

♿ Wheelchair: limited

Gun Position 2 — a historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

Purdown camp and tower - geograph.org.uk - 4952408

Neil Owen — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Ashley Down · 1.4 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Gun Position 2 is a historic house located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Gun Position 2 is a historic site located in South-West England. It is part of a series of coastal defence structures built during the 20th century. The site reflects military architecture and strategic planning from its era.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.4856, -2.5611
Parish
Bristol, City of, unparished area
Postcode
BS7 9TQ
Parliamentary constituency
Bristol North East
Nearest railway station
Ashley Down1.4 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Gun Position 2?
Gun Position 2 is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BS7 9TQ), in the parish of Bristol, City of, unparished area.
What is Gun Position 2?
Gun Position 2 — a historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Gun Position 2?
The nearest railway station is Ashley Down, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS7 9TQ.
Is Gun Position 2 a protected site?
Yes — Gun Position 2 is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Gun Position 2?
The nearest railway station is Ashley Down, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS7 9TQ.