Monument record MLI125201 - Royal Observer Corps Post, Old Leake
Summary
Former Royal Observer Corps post at Old Leake. Opened in 1963, and closed in 1968, though still extant.
Type and Period (1)
- ROYAL OBSERVER CORPS MONITORING POST (Mid 20th Century to Late 20th Century - 1963 AD to 1968 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
A former Royal Observer Corps underground observation post is located to the south-east of Old Leake. The post is believed to have been opened in 1963. 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}
The post was the subject of a programme of historic building recording, conducted in June 2021, prior to the capping and sealing of its entrance. The post was found to be dry internally and in relatively good structural condition, though had been suffering from persistent vandalism. {2}{3}
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SLI14623 Digital Archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Archive. Non Anti-Invasion Record 1312.
- <2> SLI16983 Report: Austin Heritage Consultants. 2021. Royal Observer Corps Monitoring Post, Wrangle Bank. Austin site code: ROWB21.
- <3> SLI16984 Archive: Austin Heritage Consultants. 2021. Royal Observer Corps Monitoring Post, Wrangle Bank. LCNCC 2021.170.
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Location
| Grid reference | TF 4479 4887 (point) Estimated from Sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | OLD LEAKE, BOSTON, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Jul 22 2022 11:58AM
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