Archaeological sites · South West England
POW Camp
In or near Sowton.
POW Camp — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Derek Harper — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Pinhoe · 2.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
POW Camp is a archaeological 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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Place summary
POW Camp is an archaeological site located in South-West England. It is notable for its historical significance related to prisoner of war camps from the 20th century. The site provides insights into wartime conditions and the lives of detainees during that period.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7250, -3.4384
- County
- Devon
- District
- East Devon
- Parish
- Sowton
- Postcode
- EX5 2HW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Exmouth and Exeter East
- Nearest railway station
- Pinhoe — 2.6 km
Sources
- osm: node/661381090 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is POW Camp?
- POW Camp is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX5 2HW), in the parish of Sowton.
- What is POW Camp?
- POW Camp — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to POW Camp?
- The nearest railway station is Pinhoe, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX5 2HW.
- Is POW Camp free to visit?
- Yes, POW Camp is free to enter.
- How do I get to POW Camp?
- The nearest railway station is Pinhoe, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX5 2HW.