Radar tower near Acton Reynald
Introduction
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Radar tower near Acton Reynald
Image: © Stephen Richards Taken: Unknown
I am taking my lead from Geoff Pick (Image]) as to the purpose of this tower. Some of the surrounding area looks as if buildings have been demolished, but RAF Shawbury is still a functioning airfield. Due to cutbacks, the tower is now guarded by a solitary cow.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.803877
Longitude
-2.677545