Discovering RAF Ibsley: Battle Command... © Mike Searle

2015

SU1608 : Discovering RAF Ibsley: Battle Command Headquarters (7)

Discovering RAF Ibsley: Battle Command Headquarters (7)

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Airfield Battle Headquarters: DoB ID: S0007964

A general view of the Battle HQ showing the twin observation cupolas above the covering earth mound of the bunker.

SU1608 : Discovering RAF Ibsley: Battle Command Headquarters (8)

Geographical Context: Historic sites and artefacts Uplands Housing, Dwellings Derelict, Disused Woodland, Forest Defence, Military other tags: RAF Ibsley Battle HQ Click a tag, to view other nearby images.

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Grid Square: SU1608, 136 images (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer: Mike Searle (more nearby)
Date Taken: Thursday, 8 October, 2015 (more nearby)
Submitted: Sunday, 18 October, 2015
Subject Location: OSGB36: SU 1637 0881 [10m precision]
WGS84: 50:52.7133N 1:46.1215W
Camera Location: OSGB36: SU 1639 0882
View Direction: West-southwest (about 247 degrees)

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Any ideas as to the original purpose of these concrete tubes set into the ground on Ibsley Common?

SU1608 : Concrete remains in Newlands Plantation, New Forest SU1608 : Concrete remains on Ibsley Common, New Forest

They are something to do with military activity during the Second World War, not far from the RAF Ibsley control bunker in Newlands Plantation: SU1608 : Second World War bunker in Newlands Plantation, New Forest.

At a complete guess, perhaps a sentry had to sit in it? You can see holes at regular intervals below the rim on the inside of the pipe.

Jim

Posted by TreeHouse on Wed, 17 Jan 2007 (9 comments)