Location
Widworthy (Sidbury), Devon
Type
Outstation
Call sign
Chirnside 2
Network
Up station
Special Duties Personnel
| Role | Name | Posted from | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Observer | Mr Stanley Harry Lawrence | Unknown | 20 Jul 1944 |
| Operator | Reverend Frederick Elford Copleston | Unknown | 20 Jul 1944 |
Station description
Chirnside 2 was located in a dugout in woods behind the garden of Widworthy Rectory.
In an interview of 1997, Lance Corporal Arthur Gabbitas (Royal Signals) recalled the difficulty they had when maintaining stations in a more visible setting. Delivering and changing heavy batteries regularly, without arousing suspicions of watchful neighbours, must have been a challenge.
Station accessibility
This OB is on private land. Please do not be tempted to trespass to see it
Station Status
Location not known
Pictures
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Widworthy Barton and Church 1923
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Widworthy Barton and Church with Stockland Hill transmitting station beyond
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Widworthy Rectory in a valley below the Church
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The Old Rectory (from Stags Estate Agents)
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The Old Rectory (from Stags Estate Agents)
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The Old Rectory view to the Church (from Stags Estate Agents)
Map Location
Widworthy (Sidbury) Outstation
References