Monument record MLI85907 - Royal Observer Corps Post, Frithville
Summary
Former Royal Observer Corps post at Frithville. Opened in 1963, and closed in 1991, though still extant.
Type and Period (1)
- ROYAL OBSERVER CORPS MONITORING POST (Mid 20th Century to Late 20th Century - 1963 AD to 1991 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Full Description
A former Royal Observer Corps underground observation post is located off Willows Lane, Frithville. 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. 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> SLI9207 Unpublished Document: J H Walter. 2004. Auctioneers Document - Former ROC Bunker, B1183, Sibsey near Boston. -.
- <2> SLI14623 Digital Archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Archive. Non Anti-Invasion Record 1318.
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Location
Grid reference | TF 33043 48609 (point) Surveyed |
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Civil Parish | FRITHVILLE, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Jul 22 2022 12:47PM
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