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Goats on the Gun Batteries

Helen Mark explores Purdown - one of the highest points in Bristol. She finds out about the goats which are now helping to preserve its World War II heritage.

Purdown is a large green hilly area on the edge of Bristol and is one of the highest points of the city. It's marked out by two buildings: the telecom tower and the large yellow dower house - a familiar sight to anyone who regularly drives along the nearby M32. In this programme Helen Mark explores the area, finding out about its significance in World War II, and meeting the goats which are now helping to preserve the remains of the gun placements put there to protect the city from bombing raids. She also learns about the history of Stoke Park estate, and goes on a hunt for hidden artwork in the woods.

Produced by Emma Campbell

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24 minutes

Last on

Sat 22 Jan 2022 06:07

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  • Thu 20 Jan 2022 15:00
  • Sat 22 Jan 2022 06:07

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