Location
Coed-y-Caerau Wood, Langstone, Monmouthshire
Type
Outstation
Call sign
Harcourt 2
Network
Up station
Special Duties Personnel
| Role | Name | Posted from | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Mr Arthur Allsop | Unknown | 20 Jul 1944 |
Station description
The Outstation is located some several hundred metres from Langstone (Jonah) Patrol's Operational Base at Coed Y Careau Common. Langstone Patrol knew of its existence - raiding it as a prank on regular occasions for training practice.
A vertical shaft leads down into a Nissen hut chamber with end walls made of red brick.
Station accessibility
The OB site is publicly accessible
Station Status
Largely intact
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Coed y Caerau Outstation entrance chamber
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Coed y Caerau Outstation entrance shaft
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Entrance (from Chris Kirk)
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Entrance shaft. Note metal rung on left (from Chris Kirk)
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Steps leading down (from Chris Kirk)
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Steps of left and first wall note painted white (from Chris Kirk)
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Doorway (from Chris Kirk)
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Main chamber (from Chris Kirk)
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End wall of main chamber painted white (from Chris Kirk)
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Entrance and aerial tree 2015 (M.Allen)
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Aerial tree 2015 (M.Allen)
Map Location
Coed-y-Caerau Outstation
References
Peter Rennie/Sallie Mogford
Daniel Evans
Chris Kirk