Apex Park, Burnham-on-Sea
March 2026 · Burnham & Brean, Somerset
View this record on the map →- Date
- March 2026
- Record type
- Found UXO
- Cordon radius
- 50m
- Location
- Burnham & Brean, Somerset
- Position accuracy
- Confirmed incident, approximate point
What happened
Construction contractors at Apex Park found small pieces of suspected unexploded ordnance on the east side of the lake, including what appeared to be mortar shells and a grenade. Somerset Council imposed a 50-metre cordon, halted the works and put up temporary fencing.
Also worth knowing
A specialist contractor was to be engaged to assess and clear any remaining ordnance. The council notice was updated on 6 March 2026; the exact discovery date was not stated.