Monument record MLI125192 - Royal Observer Corps Post, Bishop Norton
Summary
Former Royal Observer Corps post at Bishop Norton. Opened in 1959, and closed in 1968, though still extant.
Type and Period (1)
- ROYAL OBSERVER CORPS MONITORING POST (Mid 20th Century to Late 20th Century - 1959 AD to 1968 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
A former Royal Observer Corps underground observation post is located to the south-west of Bishop Norton. The post is believed to have been opened in 1959. 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 1968, 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 1343.
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Location
Grid reference | SK 9815 9211 (point) Estimated from sources |
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Civil Parish | BISHOP NORTON, WEST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Jul 22 2022 11:52AM
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