Record Details
| NHER Number: | 19200 |
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| Type of record: | Monument |
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| Name: | Royal Observer Corps and Orlit B post |
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Summary
An underground monitoring post, surviving in good condition, within a fenced enclosure. It was part of a network of similar posts designed to monitor fall out in the event of a nuclear attack. A raised Type B Orlit post stands nearby.
Images - none
Location
| Grid Reference: | TF 9280 0398 |
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| Map Sheet: | TF90SW |
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| Parish: | OVINGTON, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
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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.
Monument Types
- ORLIT POST (Mid 20th Century to Late 20th Century - 1959 AD to 1991 AD)
- ROYAL OBSERVER CORPS MONITORING POST (Mid 20th Century to Late 20th Century - 1959 AD to 1991 AD)
Associated Finds - none
Protected Status - none
Sources and further reading
| --- | Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card. |
| --- | Secondary File: Secondary File. |
| <S1> | Article in Serial: Catford, N.. 1999. ROC Underground Posts in Norfolk.. NIAS Journal. vol 6, no 4, pp 59ff. |
| <S2> | Monograph: Cocroft, W.. 2001. Cold War Monuments: An Assessment by the Monuments Protection Programme.. |
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