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Cold War Bunker on Yorkshire Cliff Just Days From Collapse

Rapid erosion on the Holderness coast has left the Cold War post exposed at the cliff edge.

Overview

  • The Tunstall Royal Observer Corps post, built in 1959 and decommissioned in the early 1990s, now sits at the cliff edge above the North Sea.
  • Waves reach the structure at high tide after recent storms undercut the clay, and a sudden collapse is expected.
  • Amateur historian Davey Robinson, documenting the site with Tracy Charlton, says the bunker may have only a few days left.
  • Their daily videos have drawn thousands of views as more of the once-underground brickwork and interior sections become visible.
  • The Environment Agency says the Holderness coast loses about two meters of land each year, putting coastal heritage at persistent risk.