UK Broadcast Transmission

THE TRANSMISSION GALLERY

Photo by Robert Whittaker

This is the largest and most easterly of the seven or so towers on Dundry Hill. It was formerly owned by Gridcom but has now been acquired by NGW. Until 2007 it has had no broadcast services on it, but with the start of Original 106 and the move of BBC Radio Bristol from Ilchester Crescent two brand new, shiny slant polarisation three element yagis have now appeared at the top. They point directly north towards central Bristol. This move by the BBC coincided with the start of Original 106. The views are great from the site, as is the coverage of an otherwise difficult area.

There is speculation that this wll become the main BBC R Bristol transmitter and that the 95.5 service from Mendip will be used for BBC Somerset. This is also indicated by the observation that East Dundry Lane appears to have no rx feed aerials on Mendip

The view of Bristol to the north

Ilchester Crescent as seen from East Dundry Lane

Pur Down in the hazy distance

An general view of Dundry looking west from East Dundry Lane:
On the left is a collection of small masts with no broadcast services on in the centre of Dundry village.
On the right is Dundry church, then another larger tower with no broadcast services on,
then poking above the trees the tower known simply as Dundry, with GWR on it.

Dundry | Dundry East

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