Monument record MLI125174 - Royal Observer Corps Post, Bardney
Summary
Site of a former Royal Observer Corps post to the south-east of Bardney. Opened in 1961, closed in 1991 and demolished soon after.
Type and Period (1)
- ROYAL OBSERVER CORPS MONITORING POST (Mid 20th Century to Late 20th Century - 1960 AD to 1991 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
A former Royal Observer Corps underground observation post was located to the south-east of Bardney. The post is believed to have been opened in 1961. 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 1991, when it was closed and demolished shortly afterwards. Some of the internal fittings and equipment are believed to have been saved and donated to the Newark Air Musuem during the demolition. {1}
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SLI14623 Digital Archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Archive. Non Anti-Invasion Record 1353.
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Location
Grid reference | TF 1241 6898 (point) Estimated from sources |
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Civil Parish | BARDNEY, WEST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Jan 20 2023 1:22PM
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