A small Geocache placed at an interesting and unusual spot on a Public Bridleway (The Monarch's Way)
Above ground view of a monitoring post
Royal Observer Corps Monitoring Posts are underground structures all over the United Kingdom, constructed as a result of the Corps' nuclear reporting role and operated by volunteers during the Cold War between 1955 and 1991.
In all but a very few instances the posts were built to a standard design consisting of a 14-foot-deep access shaft, a toilet/store and a monitoring room. The most unusual post was the non-standard one constructed in a cellar within Windsor Castle.
Almost half of the total number of posts were closed in 1968 during a reorganisation and major contraction of the ROC. Several others closed over the next 40 years as a result of structural difficulties i.e. persistent flooding, or regular vandalism. The remainder of the posts were closed in 1991 when the majority of the ROC was stood down following the break-up of the Communist Bloc. Many have been demolished or adapted to other uses but the majority still exist, although in a derelict condition.
(Taken from Wikipedia)
More info about ROC Northleach can be seen here
The cache is placed near the Northleach ROC post - the bunker hatch is unlocked although it is heavy and you need a tool like a sturdy screwdriver to lever it open if you wish to look in, or even descend into the bunker. There is no need to enter the bunker to find the cache - I'm just bringing you to the interesting site to get a smiley! Attributes for this cache reflect searching for the cache, not entering the bunker.