Archaeological sites · South West England
ROC Post Puriton
In or near Otterhampton.
ROC Post Puriton — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Neil Owen — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Highbridge and Burnham · 5.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
ROC Post Puriton 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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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Bridgwater Bay SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: SOMERSET WETLANDS
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
ROC Post Puriton is an archaeological site located in South-West England. It is known for its historical significance as a Royal Observer Corps post, reflecting Cold War military architecture and operations.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1824, -3.0152
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Pawlett
- Postcode
- TA6 4SL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bridgwater
- Nearest railway station
- Highbridge and Burnham — 5 km
Sources
- osm: node/3434662803 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is ROC Post Puriton?
- ROC Post Puriton is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA6 4SL), in the parish of Pawlett.
- What is ROC Post Puriton?
- ROC Post Puriton — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to ROC Post Puriton?
- The nearest railway station is Highbridge and Burnham, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA6 4SL.
- Is ROC Post Puriton a protected site?
- Yes — ROC Post Puriton is part of the Bridgwater Bay SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the SOMERSET WETLANDS National Nature Reserve.
- Is ROC Post Puriton free to visit?
- Yes, ROC Post Puriton is free to enter.
- How do I get to ROC Post Puriton?
- The nearest railway station is Highbridge and Burnham, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA6 4SL.