Monument record MLI125193 - Royal Observer Corps Post, North Kelsey
Summary
Former Royal Observer Corps post at North Kelsey. Opened in 1959, and closed in 1991, though still extant.
Type and Period (1)
- ROYAL OBSERVER CORPS MONITORING POST (Mid 20th Century to Late 20th Century - 1959 AD to 1991 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
A former Royal Observer Corps underground observation post is located to the east of North Kelsey. 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 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 1342.
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Location
Grid reference | TA 0538 0130 (point) Estimated from sources |
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Civil Parish | NORTH KELSEY, WEST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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