Monument record MLI126207 - Royal Observer Corps Post, Friskney
Summary
Site of a former Royal Observer Corps post to the south-east of Friskney. Opened in 1965, closed in 1968 and demolished at some point after 1971.
Type and Period (1)
- ROYAL OBSERVER CORPS MONITORING POST (Mid 20th Century to Late 20th Century - 1965 AD to 1975 AD?)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
A former Royal Observer Corps underground observation post was located to the south-east of Friskney. The post is believed to have been opened in 1965. Access was through a 2ft square hatch on the surface, where an associated air vent would have been visible. 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 demolished at some point afterwards. {1}
The above-ground elements of the post can be discerned on an aerial photograph taken of this area in September 1971, showing it was still extant at this point. The post was located within a small enclosure at the edge of a larger arable field, to the immediate south of Sea Lane. {2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI14623 Digital Archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Archive. Non Anti-Invasion Record 1339.
- <2> SLI122 Aerial Photograph: Hunting Surveys Ltd. 1971-2. Hunting Surveys Aerial Photography. Run 49, Frame 7908 (05/09/1971).
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Location
Grid reference | TF 4941 5423 (point) Estimated from Sources |
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Civil Parish | FRISKNEY, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Jan 20 2023 3:37PM
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