Proteus Camp

[Gangeox]

History
This former army / TA / cadet training camp is situated in Sherwood forest, just North of Ollerton on the A614.
The 21-hectare site was used by the Ministry of Defence as an Army training camp until October 2004 when it became surplus to requirements.
The site had accommodated up to 1,000 personnel at its peak along with tanks, mechanized vehicles and a small arms firing range.
From the early 1940s it was used by the British and American armed forces and a significant number of barrack buildings, vehicle stores and other structures remain on the site – though it has now reverted back to the control of the Thoresby Estate.

In the News - Aug 2008
A PROPOSAL to build up to 170 holiday lodges on a disused Army camp in Ollerton have been welcomed by the town's community leaders.
Ventura Lodges Ltd has submitted plans to convert the Proteus Camp, on Blyth Road, into holiday homes and other facilities including a bar and fitness suite.
A second application for change of land use and the demolition of the existing buildings has also been made.
Both applications are being considered by Newark & Sherwood District Council planning officers – but have been backed by town councilors

Visited very recently with Neosea great weather and a good mornings work, hope you enjoy the photos:

[Goldie87]

Nice one mate, sorry I couldn't make it!

[Gangeox]

Glad you like them, no probs for not making it, theres always next time

[KingElvis]

Nice work and good pics.

[Gangeox]

Nice work fella, that place looks pretty cool Is it disused or just opened when they need it? It looks in really good condition considering it's been there since the 40's

Glad you like them, its totally closed and disused. Most of the buildings have been trashed.They play airsoft wargames there sometimes.

[Sandman]

mmmm I would comment but your pics all seem to have either been moved or deleted on photobucket.



could this be part of the global conspiracy?

[Gangeox]

mmmm I would comment but your pics all seem to have either been moved or deleted on photobucket.



could this be part of the global conspiracy?

Oh phoo!!! i thought i could sort my albums out in photobucket and it wouldnt bother the ones i uploaded. Oh dear back to the drawing board.

[Gangeox]

Here you go, enjoy!

http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=53.21....5&r=0&src=msl

[boxfrenzy]

That looks good mate.

[Sandman]

thats better