2000 The Operation Base for the Hayle Auxiliary Unit was located in a disused mine tunnel at Wheal Merth, in a valley just S of Lelant Downs. The OB was found after the war by people carrying out surveys on old mine workings. It consisted of a construction built into the right hand side of the tunnel around 30ft - 40ft from the collapsed mine portal. The area was built with nissen style corrugated iron sheeting and housed about 15 army style bunks.
Auxiliary Unit Operational Base
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Type AUXILIARY UNIT OPERATIONAL BASE
Status Removed
Condition Removed
Source Defence of Britain Archive
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Auxiliary Unit Operational Base Wheal Merth disused mine near Lelant Downs, SW of Lelant. Other Unknown Removed BunkerAtlas historical bunker military heritage