Hi all,
Ive been meaning to go to South Lane for a while, ans I finaly got there, and what an experience its been. Full of suprises, and the police.
First of all Id scouted the entrance a few weeks ago, theres a large T shaped tower and a large warehouse visable, unfortunatly this is all that remains of the POW Camp, besides a few concrete floors, where buildings had once stood.
BUT........ When you walk behind the large main building, I was amazed to see an almost complete Anti-Aircraft Battery, complete with bunkers and gun placements. Unfortunatly the bunkers are now filled with water but they are there to see, under the thick undergrowth.
I will put the pictures of the AA Battery on a seperate post. Here are the pics of the POW site.
The Tower...
The Large Warehouse, where I think the POW's were kept.
Unfortunatly, before I could take anymore photo's or go upstairs, the Police arrived and told me to get lost, which I found to be quite rude.
I havent got any history on this site, but when I get it, I'll post it.
Anyway, hope you enjoyed the pics
Ive been meaning to go to South Lane for a while, ans I finaly got there, and what an experience its been. Full of suprises, and the police.
First of all Id scouted the entrance a few weeks ago, theres a large T shaped tower and a large warehouse visable, unfortunatly this is all that remains of the POW Camp, besides a few concrete floors, where buildings had once stood.
BUT........ When you walk behind the large main building, I was amazed to see an almost complete Anti-Aircraft Battery, complete with bunkers and gun placements. Unfortunatly the bunkers are now filled with water but they are there to see, under the thick undergrowth.
I will put the pictures of the AA Battery on a seperate post. Here are the pics of the POW site.
The Tower...
The Large Warehouse, where I think the POW's were kept.
Unfortunatly, before I could take anymore photo's or go upstairs, the Police arrived and told me to get lost, which I found to be quite rude.
I havent got any history on this site, but when I get it, I'll post it.
Anyway, hope you enjoyed the pics