Historic houses · South Wales
ROC Post Long Ashton
In or near Barrow Gurney.
ROC Post Long Ashton — a historic house in wales-south, United Kingdom.

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.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4214, -2.6641
- District
- North Somerset
- Parish
- Barrow Gurney
- Postcode
- BS48 3EG
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Somerset
- Nearest railway station
- Parson Street — 4.1 km
Sources
- osm: way/915191768 (ODbL)
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Memorials & monuments · 1.8 km
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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.