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How many unexploded bombs are left in Britain?

As cities grow vertically, with taller buildings requiring deeper foundations and piles, is there still a risk of encountering buried ordnance? Nigel Barton, Igne’s technical field manager and former Royal Engineer Warrant Officer and Army Commando, has the answer.

Nigel Barton
 A 250kg bomb found by Igne company SafeLane during a UXO survey

A 250kg bomb found by Igne company SafeLane during a UXO survey

There has been much media focus on unexploded ordnance (UXO) in the UK over the last couple of months, which could suggest a flurry of finds - or just a quiet news period. Either way, it is not big news...

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