The Black Beacon Orford Ness
This was a beacon for Allied bombers in World War II. The black tower contained the beacon and in the small building was the power supply. The building behind the dyke was the headquarters. Nowadays there are some information signs about the beacon.
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Source
- Text: Fedor de Vries
- Photos: Phil Champion
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