History and Fieldwork
Integrated Fired Control
(Sheepland)
The Integrated Fire Control area for the Kapellen Launch Area is composed of a simple earthen berm. When in active use during the Cold War, several radar antennas for tracking targets and guiding the missiles were mounted on top of the berm. Control trailers, connected by a small concrete corridor, were located at ground level behind the berm.
The berms still exist, and are used for grazing sheep. Little else remains.
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1 Berm
The exterior appearance seems to be essentially unchanged since the cold war era, and it is visible from a distance
2 Grazing Sheep
A very notable aspect is the flock of sheep which now graze on the berm
3 Razorwire Fence
The fence is very intimidating, even though it’s only current function is to keep sheep from straying
4 Entrance Gate
The gate appears to usually be open during normal work hours, but can be found mysteriously closed after visits from nosy psychoarchaeologists
5 Gatehouse
Identical to the one at Raketenstation Hombroich, except it is derelict and houses alarming political graffiti
6 Vicious Dogs
These are kept in a large cage like that for circus animals, and bark constantly
7 Slaughter Shed
The interior is difficult to observe under normal conditions, but the floor is bloody
8 Worker
Only one worker was encountered, who was polite but not encouraging
9 Blockhouses
The current working assumption is that these date from the Cold War, however some informants expressed the opinion that they were built later. Regardless, their primary function now is to provide shade for sheep
10 ICBM Silos
These were indetified as such by a local informant
11 Tunnel
Reportedly built to allow safe underground transportation by vehicle between the site and the Wuffotel (ex Kaserne)
12 Underground Compound
Since there was a tunnel, there must have also been a small underground city
13 Hay bales
These take on a quasi-architectural character
14 Nice Trees
(No explanation required)
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Please note:
Park your truck in the roadside ditch at the road-farm track-junciton next to the dog walker's car.
Dogs must be leashed. Dogs must be in a good temper. Dogs must not be herding.
Stay out!
Filming/photography is not allowed unless permission has been obtained from the owner.
Guidances
Workers guide you to the exit.
Please don't contact Mr. Lupp, +49 (0) 2182 2570
Rentals
There are no buildings available. None of the buildings are available for rent.
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