Monument record HRT 070 - Site of a Royal Observer Corps monitoring post
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Summary
The site of a Royal Observer Corps monitoring post.The post was opened during January 1960 and closed in October 1968.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 8398 5225 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL85SW |
| Civil Parish | HARTEST, BABERGH, SUFFOLK |
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
The site of a Royal Observer Corps monitoring post. The site is located (with the surface features intact) in an arable field south of the public footpath on top of the hill 150 yards east of an unnamed minor road. The site was built as part of an extensive network of posts designed to confirm and report hostile aircraft and nuclear attacks on the United Kingdom. At the time of the Defence of Britain survey (1995-2002) the post was found to be in a good condition. The post was opened during January 1960 and closed in October 1968.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF54450 Digital archive: Defence of Britain Project archive.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Apr 13 2022 11:44AM