Standen Sector Shelter and View of Camber Castle

Standen Sector Shelter and View of Camber Castle

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Standen Sector Shelter and View of Camber Castle

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Location: Rye, Rother, East Sussex, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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October 20, 2023

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During World War II, the position of Rye was on the front line. With Britain expecting a possible invasion by the Germans in this area, defenses were installed to be prepared for this possibility, using Camber Castle as an observation point.

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May 28, 2018

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Rye's position in the English channel placed it on the front line during the second World War. Following the evacuation from Dunkirk, Britain expected an invasion by the Germans in …

James Standing

May 28, 2018

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With the threat of German invasion, defences were installed to counter this possibility. Camber Castle (visible from this point) was an observation point. A radar station was set up to …

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