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Hut 8, Grade II listed codebreaking facility in West Bletchley, United Kingdom

The rectangular single-story structure measures 155 feet in length with timber casement windows and multiple entrances on both sides of the building.

Between 1940 and 1942, Hut 8 personnel worked under Alan Turing to decrypt German Naval Enigma messages, focusing particularly on U-boat communications.

The success of Hut 8 operations demonstrated the power of combining mathematical expertise with technological innovations to solve complex military challenges.

Visitors can access Hut 8 through guided tours at Bletchley Park, which include detailed explanations of wartime codebreaking procedures and equipment.

The preserved Big Room contains original wartime fittings, including five doors and radiators that witnessed the intense codebreaking activities during World War II.

Location: West Bletchley

GPS coordinates: 51.99722,-0.74195

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:41

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