The ridge of Hameldown north of the village of Widecombe in the moor, still shows the evidence of wartime defences in the form of rotted posts. At one time these were a series of tall poles erected to deter enemy aircraft or gliders. On any flat part of the open moors that could possibly be used by the enemy to land gliders, poles were erected, the top of Hameldown and Pudsham Down were well remembered and to date there are still a few poles in existance. To make things difficult for any invading armies, any signs that could be of help were removed, this included the famous Widecombe Fair sign that was at the entrance of the now Parish Car park. All the arms of signposts were also removed at the time.

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