Monument Number 1419315 |
| Hob Uid: 1419315 | |
Location :
Cornwall
Perranzabuloe
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| Grid Ref : SW7707054600 |
| Summary : Auxiliary Unit 'hideout' used by the Perranporth Unit. This was sited close to an old mine ruin to E of Perranporth near Reen Manor. It had a camouflaged, cantilevered entrance and an emergency exit within the old mine ruin. It was eventually filled in when a tractor fell into the dugout some time after the war. It was difficult to keep the Unit secret from the local villagers, who knew its members as 'The Bombers' ! |
| More information : Auxiliary Unit 'hideout' used by the Perranporth Unit. Constructed by Royal Engineers to replace previous site discovered by school children [see TDB 8743]. This was sited close to an old mine ruin to E of Perranporth near Reen Manor. It had a camouflaged, cantilevered entrance and an emergency exit within the old mine ruin. It was eventually filled in when a tractor fell into the dugout some time after the war. It was difficult to keep the Unit secret from the local villagers, who knew its members as 'The Bombers' (!). [Information from ex-members of Auxiliary Units - Trevor Miners (Perranporth) and John Greet (St. Agnes). Old mine ruin near Reen Manor, Perranporth. LOCATION: Old mine ruin near Reen Manor, Perranporth. |