Monument record MLI85906 - Royal Observer Corps Post, Baumber
Summary
Former Royal Observer Corps post at Baumber. Opened in 1961, and closed in 1991, though still extant.
Type and Period (1)
- ROYAL OBSERVER CORPS MONITORING POST (Mid 20th Century to Late 20th Century - 1956 AD to 1991 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
A former Royal Observer Corps underground observation post is located near the junction of the A158 and B1225, east of the village of Baumber. 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. Above ground is a fenced grass compound. The post remained in use until 1991, when it was closed and locked. {1}{2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI9206 Unpublished Document: J H Walter. 2004. Auctioneers Document - Former ROC Bunker, A158, Baumber, near Horncastle. -.
- <2> SLI14623 Digital Archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Archive. Non Anti-Invasion Record 1334.
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Location
Grid reference | TF 22881 73383 (point) Surveyed |
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Civil Parish | BAUMBER, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Jul 22 2022 11:04AM
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