Oyster Pond
Introduction
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Oyster Pond
Image: © Peter Jeffery Taken: 1 Jan 2006
During World War Two a ramp was built leading into the pond and military vehicles were driven through about six feet of water to test their waterproofing and wading capabilities. I felt sorry for the drivers sitting there up to their chests in water.
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Image Location
Latitude
50.804392
Longitude
-0.542056