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The Caledon Bombproof Platoon | Monkey Puzzle Watch

The Caledon Bombproof Platoon

25 September 2026Caledon, County TyroneEstate

@Steven1-_ · 38 sightings

The Caledon Bombproof Platoon

Photo © Steven1-_ · Shared with Monkey Puzzle Watch

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A fine specimen in its natural habitat

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The monument at the end of this double avenue of monkey puzzle trees was blown up by the IRA on 14 March 1973. The monkey puzzle trees are pictured here in March 2026. Caledon suffered a lot during The Troubles. The current Lord Caledon is Nicholas Alexander, 7th Earl of Caledon who represented Northern Ireland at King Charles III 's coronation.

Estimated height: Huge (15m+ / 50ft+)

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