Record Details

NHER Number:21969
Type of record:Monument
Name:Royal Observer Corps post, south side of A47

Summary

A Royal Observer Corps post that opened in 1960 and closed in 1968. The post was reopened in 1989 after the flooding of the King's Lynn post, but was closed again in 1991.

Images - none

Location

Grid Reference:TF 6733 1598
Map Sheet:TF61NE
Parish:MIDDLETON, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK

Full description

Royal Observer Corps post. Opened 1960, closed 1968. Reopened 1989 but closed 1991; the reopening was due to the flooding of Kings Lynn post. Surface features intact, interior not seen by author or in (S1).
E. Rose (NLA), July 2000.

Monument Types

  • ROYAL OBSERVER CORPS SITE (Mid 20th Century to Late 20th Century - 1960 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.
<S1>Article in Serial: Catford, N.. 1999. ROC Underground Posts in Norfolk.. NIAS Journal. Vol 6, No 4. pp 59ff.

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