Anti-aircraft gun site at Parkwood
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Anti-aircraft gun site at Parkwood
Image: © Martin Speck Taken: 9 Sep 2007
I once lived next-door to a Mr Fred Sharman. He spent some time manning the anti-aircraft gun on Shirecliffe Hill during the Second World War. I am told that this is the foundation for the gun mounting. Also see Image
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Image Location
Latitude
53.402965
Longitude
-1.474433