NHER 19200 (Monument record) - Royal Observer Corps and Orlit B post
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Summary
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF90SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | OVINGTON, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
The structure here has been identified as a Royal Observer Corps post, and consists of a concrete room elevated above ground. The construction indicates a probable underground chamber but the farmer at Rose Farm would not allow access to confirm this. It was known as the Watton post and operated from 1959-91, since when it has become derelict. Surface features intact include a signpost but the lock is rusted shut so interior cannot be inspected. The Orlit B mentioned above is in good condition.
See (S1).
E. Rose (NAU) 18 May 1983 and July 2000.
2001.
Cold War Monument Protection Programme (S2) assessment identifies this as a site of national importance, and it is to be listed or scheduled.
See file for (S2).
Gurney, D. (NLA) 27 December 2001.
Associated Sources (4)
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- --- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
- <S1> SNF47668 Article in Serial: Catford, N.. 1999. ROC Underground Posts in Norfolk.. NIAS Journal. Vol 6, No 4. vol 6, no 4, pp 59ff.
- <S2> SNF50158 Monograph: Cocroft, W.. 2001. Cold War Monuments: An Assessment by the Monuments Protection Programme..
Site and Feature Types and Periods (2)
Object Types (0)
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Record last edited
Sep 24 2013 3:45PM