NHER 41503 (Monument record) - Cold War military installation known as The Whirlygig

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Summary

A circular tarmac path, a concrete plinth and a metal post were recorded during the Norfolk Rapid Coastal Survey. These are the remains of a Cold War military installation. This is recorded in more detail in NHER 12747.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Location

Map sheet TF94SE
Civil Parish WARHAM, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK

Map

May-November 2004. Norfolk Rapid Coastal Zone Archaeological Survey.
Inter-tidal survey (Environmental Zone 10), Context 986:
A circular concrete/tarmac path, about 5m wide and surrounding an area with a diameter of 60m to 80m, was recorded on the edge of the Warham and Stiffkey saltmarshes. In the northern part of the area enclosed by the path, a concrete plinth and a metal post with associated wires and electrical fittings was present.
See NHER 12747 and assessment report (S1) for further details.
The associated archive has been deposited with the Norwich Castle Museum (NWHCM : 2017.421).
J. Allen (NLA), 19 April 2005. Amended by P. Watkins (HES), 21 July 2019.

  • <S1> Unpublished Contractor Report: Robertson, D., Crawley, P., Barker, A., and Whitmore, S. 2005. Norfolk Rapid Coastal Zone Archaeological Survey. Assessment Report and Updated Project Design. Norfolk Archaeological Unit. 1045.

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Record last edited

Feb 18 2025 10:58AM

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