NHER 35434 (Building record) - Site of Royal Observer Corps underground post
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Summary
A Royal Observer Corps underground post existed here between 1960-68. In 1968 it was demolished at the request of the landowner but the Orlit B post was left intact.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF41SE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WEST WALTON, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
July 1960-October 1968.
Demolished at farmer's request, but Orlit B remains, at request of same farmer.
See (S1).
E. Rose (NLA) July 2000.
Associated Sources (1)
- <S1> SNF47670 Article in Serial: Catford, N. 1999. Royal Observer Corps Underground Posts in Norfolk. Norfolk Industrial Archaeology Society Journal. Vol 6, No 4, pp 59-70. pp 59ff.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (2)
Object Types (0)
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Record last edited
Aug 30 2016 10:57AM