The English countryside is littered with bomb craters. There are various theories as to their provenance, all stemming from the Second World War. Rouge German bombs, Allied aircraft dropping bombs in the countryside to make for a safer landing on their return from missions and munitions being buried in the woods and subjected to controlled explosions after the war had ended. They are now popular with mountain bikers who use the steep sides and features to test their skills.

Chris J

May 14, 2021

Well worth a look to see what destruction the bomb had caused.

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Elevation 130 m

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Location: Houghton, Arun, West Sussex, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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