Monument record MLI125172 - Royal Observer Corps Post, Spalding

Summary

Former Royal Observer Corps post at Spalding. Opened in 1964, and closed in 1968, though still extant.

Type and Period (1)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded
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Full Description

A former Royal Observer Corps underground observation post is located off Fulney Drove, Spalding. The post is believed to have been opened in 1964. Access was through a 2ft square hatch on the surface, where an associated air vent would have been visible. A ladder would lead down the concrete shaft to two rooms; the first being quite small and used to house the chemical toilet. The second, much larger monitoring room measured approximately 15' by 7'6'', and would have been staffed by three observers. The post remained in use until 1968, when it was closed and locked. {1}{2}

Sources/Archives (2)

  •  Unpublished Document: Dr Mike Osborne. 1999. Defence of Britain Gazetteer. p.8.
  •  Digital Archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Archive. Non Anti-Invasion Record 1319.

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Location

Grid reference TF 2691 2130 (point) Estimated from sources
Civil Parish SPALDING, SOUTH HOLLAND, LINCOLNSHIRE

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Record last edited

Jul 22 2022 8:59AM

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