York Cold War Bunker
The York Cold War Bunker is a two-storey, semi-subterranean, Cold War bunker in the Holgate area of York, England, built in 1961 to monitor nuclear explosions and fallout in Yorkshire, in the event of nuclear war.
- Tourist attraction
- …is partly wheelchair accessible
- …is operated by English Heritage
- Opening hours: Wednesday–Sunday 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Description: British Cold War command center in Yorkshire, England, UK
- Address: Monument Close, York, YO24 4HT
- Also known as“Cold War period Royal Observer Corps Group Headquarters, Howe Hill”“ROC 20 Group HQ”“Royal Observer Corps 20 Group Headquarters”“York Royal Observer Corps Group Headquarters”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Holgate Windmill and The Carlton Tavern.
Holgate Windmill
Holgate Windmill is a brick tower mill built in 1770… Holgate Windmill is situated 1,200 feet east of York Cold War Bunker.
Queen Victoria Statue
Queen Victoria Statue is a memorial, which is situated 1,400 feet southeast of York Cold War Bunker.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Holgate and Acomb.
Holgate
Holgate is a suburb of York in the ceremonial county of North Yorkshire, England.
York Cold War Bunker
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Latitude
53.95683° or 53° 57′ 25″ north
Longitude
-1.11666° or 1° 7′ west
Open location code
9C5WXV4M+P8
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In Other Languages
“York Cold War Bunker” goes by many names.
約克冷戰地堡Chinese
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Howe Hill and Acomb Police Station.
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