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The Great Britain Guide

Memorials & monuments · South West England

OP6

In or near Gidleigh.

Free admission

OP6 — Monument, dating to 1898.

Observation Post on East Mill Tor - geograph.org.uk - 2039569

David Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Okehampton · 4.7 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

OP6 is a public memorial in South-West England, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. The nearest railway station is Okehampton, about 4.7 km away.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: North Dartmoor SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

OP6 is a memorial located in South-West England, within the North Dartmoor SSSI designation. It serves as a notable site within the region, recognised for its ecological significance.

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

Coordinates
50.6913, -3.9794
Nearest railway station
Okehampton4.7 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is OP6?
OP6 is in South-West England, United Kingdom.
What is OP6?
OP6 — Monument, dating to 1898.
How do I get to OP6?
The nearest railway station is Okehampton, about 4.7 km away. Its coordinates are 50.6913°, -3.9794°.
Is OP6 a protected site?
Yes — OP6 is part of the North Dartmoor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is OP6 free to visit?
Yes, OP6 is free to enter.
How do I get to OP6?
The nearest railway station is Okehampton, about 4.7 km away.