2014

TF7725 : Disused underground oil storage depot, Harpley Dams

taken 12 years ago, near to Harpley, Norfolk, England

Disused underground oil storage depot, Harpley Dams
Disused underground oil storage depot, Harpley Dams
There are a number of underground tanks, concrete roads and old buildings which are all still surrounded by high security fencing but the site appears to be abandoned. Possibly a former camouflaged storage depot for aviation fuel for RAF Great Massingham and other nearby airfields? It was situated next to a railway line and had its own sidings when it was built. The tanks, covered in grass, can be seen on Google Earth.

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Geographical Context: Historic sites and artefacts Defence, Military Primary Subject: Oil Storage Tanks other tags: Oil Storage Depot Oil Storage WWII Derelict Abandoned Click a tag, to view other nearby images.
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TF7725, 29 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Richard Humphrey   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Friday, 25 July, 2014   (more nearby)
Submitted
Monday, 28 July, 2014
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! TF 7728 2541 [10m precision]
WGS84: 52:47.8272N 0:37.6823E
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! TF 7717 2539
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EAST (about 90 degrees)
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