Monument record MLI125194 - Royal Observer Corps Post, Castle Bytham

Summary

Former Royal Observer Corps post at Castle Bytham. Opened in 1961, and closed in 1968, though still extant.

Type and Period (1)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Full Description

A former Royal Observer Corps underground observation post is located to the south of Castle Bytham. 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 1968, when it was closed and locked. {1}

Sources/Archives (1)

  •  Digital Archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Archive. Non Anti-Invasion Record 1322.

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Location

Grid reference SK 9886 1759 (point) Estimated from sources
Civil Parish CASTLE BYTHAM, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE

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Record last edited

Jul 22 2022 8:31AM

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