Record Details
NHER Number: | 50443 |
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Type of record: | Monument |
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Name: | World War Two observation tower, Grimston Warren |
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Summary
The remains of a tower, apparently for observation of the World War Two artillery training range to the north, were recorded during the Grimston Warren (West) Archaeological Earthwork Rapid Identification Survey in 2007. For a second, see NHER15295.
Images - none
Location
Grid Reference: | TF 67962 21570 |
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Map Sheet: | TF62SE |
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Parish: | GRIMSTON, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
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Full description
March 2007. Walkover Survey.
Archaeological Earthwork Rapid Identification Survey. Grimston Warren (West), Site 10:
The remains of a tower, 2m square with brick pillars at each corner, about 6m high.
This is an observation tower for the World War Two artillery training / bombing range on Roydon Common to the north. [1].
See report (S1) for further details.
J. Allen (NLA), 3 July 2007. Amended by P. Watkins (HES), 11 August 2015.
One of two quadrant towers (NHER 15295 and NHER 50443). It is thought that both towers had a wooden superstructure attached by bolts to the concrete ring beam sitting on top of the piers. Both towers show some concrete foundations at the base indicating where a ladder was mounted for access.
See (S2).
D. Gurney (HES), 22 November 2011.
Monument Types
- OBSERVATION POST (World War Two - 1939 AD to 1945 AD)
- TOWER (World War Two - 1939 AD to 1945 AD)
Associated Finds - none
Protected Status
Sources and further reading
<S1> | Unpublished Contractor Report: Cushion, B. 2007. Grimston Warren (West). Archaeological Earthwork Rapid Identification Survey. Brian Cushion Archaeological & Cartographical Surveyor. |
<S2> | Website: Airfield Information Exchange. 2011. [unknown]. |
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