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The Great Britain Guide

Historic houses · South Wales

ROC Post Long Ashton

In or near Barrow Gurney.

♿ Wheelchair: limited

ROC Post Long Ashton — a historic house in wales-south, United Kingdom.

Marker post - geograph.org.uk - 6781020

Anthony O'Neil — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Parson Street · 4.1 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

ROC Post Long Ashton is a historic house located in wales-south, 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

ROC Post Long Ashton is a historic site located in South Wales. It served as a Royal Observer Corps (ROC) post during the Cold War, providing vital monitoring and communication capabilities. The post is a remnant of the UK's civil defence infrastructure, reflecting the era's strategic military considerations.

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

Coordinates
51.4214, -2.6641
Parish
Barrow Gurney
Postcode
BS48 3EG
Parliamentary constituency
North Somerset
Nearest railway station
Parson Street4.1 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is ROC Post Long Ashton?
ROC Post Long Ashton is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode BS48 3EG), in the parish of Barrow Gurney.
What is ROC Post Long Ashton?
ROC Post Long Ashton — a historic house in wales-south, United Kingdom.
How do I get to ROC Post Long Ashton?
The nearest railway station is Parson Street, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS48 3EG.
Is ROC Post Long Ashton a protected site?
Yes — ROC Post Long Ashton is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to ROC Post Long Ashton?
The nearest railway station is Parson Street, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS48 3EG.