Monument record MLI125180 - Royal Observer Corps Post, Billinghay
Summary
Former Royal Observer Corps post to the north-west of Billinghay, in Walcott parish. Opened in 1961, and closed in 1991, though still extant.
Type and Period (1)
- ROYAL OBSERVER CORPS MONITORING POST (Mid 20th Century to Late 20th Century - 1961 AD to 1991 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
A former Royal Observer Corps underground observation post is located to the north-west of Billinghay, in Walcott parish. 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 can also be seen. 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 locked. {1}
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SLI14623 Digital Archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Archive. Non Anti-Invasion Record 1315.
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Location
Grid reference | TF 13426 56039 (point) Surveyed |
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Civil Parish | WALCOTT, NORTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Jul 22 2022 10:21AM
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