Naval Observation Tower MP 2 at La Corbière
Nine of these naval observation towers were planned, but only three were built. Smaller observation point were constructed along the coastline to fill in the gap. The Kriegsmarine Peilstand und Messtellung 2 at La Corbière is 7 floors high, including the open top floor. The glass construction on top is from recent years. The towers was painted during World War Two to resemble a Napoleonic tower which are spread across the island.
These observation and distance measuring towers are unique for the Channel Islands. It gave fire guidance to the Stützpunkt La Corbière which lies at the towers base. This Stützpunkt has unique bunkers for the German engineers developed specialized versions for the Channel Islands. The three Naval observation towers worked together in triangular measuring to an enemy object which gave a much accurate fire solution for the guns.
The tower is almost 18 meters high and has 2 meter thick walls. Next to the Naval observation tower MP 2 is a regelbau 622 personnel bunker.
Visit
A carpark is next to the tower, foundations of a Machinegun nest and mortar can be found in the vicinity. If you like you can spend a night in the Naval observation tower but it is costly.
