WW2 Latrine Foundations

You won't find this on many tourist maps, and that's rather the point. The WW2 latrine foundations near Exeter are exactly what the name suggests - the concrete footprints of military toilets from the Second World War, left behind on Devon soil as a stark reminder of wartime occupation. It's unglamorous, deeply specific, and absolutely fascinating if you're the type who gets properly excited by archaeological evidence rather than polished museum displays.

The site amounts to a handful of concrete bases scattered across an otherwise ordinary patch of countryside. What makes it worth a detour is the context. These aren't random ruins - they're physical proof of how thoroughly the military infrastructure transformed rural Devon during the war years. You're looking at the actual footprint of daily life for soldiers based nearby, the mundane reality of wartime that rarely makes it into the history books.

This is squarely for history enthusiasts and WW2 buffs, particularly those interested in social and military archaeology. Kids might find it dull unless they're already hooked on wartime Britain. Allow 30 minutes, maybe an hour if you're taking photos and contemplating the layers of time. There's no visitor facility or shop to speak of.

If you're staying at Barley Meadow or Sunsets & Marshmallows glamping - both less than four miles away - it works as a short morning outing before heading into Exeter proper or exploring the wider Devon countryside. Best visited in dry weather when the ground isn't waterlogged. It's free, naturally.