Record Details

NHER Number:59193
Type of record:Building
Name:ILS Localiser Building, Former RAF Coltishall (Building 241)

Summary

This brick structure was erected in 1960. It forms part of the part of the Instrument Landing System.

Images - none

Location

Grid Reference:TG 2611 2216
Map Sheet:TG22SE
Parish:SCOTTOW, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK

Full description

This brick structure was erected in 1960. The localiser is an antenna array located at the departure end of the runway. It guides the pilot to the runway centre line and forms part of the Instrument Landing System. This building has an entrance at the NE end elevation and are located at the NE end of a concrete Y-shaped paths. The arms of the Y are curved as they contain marker pegs for setting up the aerial plinth and ultimately the beam. Information from (S1).
A. Cattermole (HES), 28 May 2013 and 10 September 2013.

Monument Types

  • AIRFIELD BUILDING (Mid 20th Century to 21st Century - 1960 AD to 2006 AD)

Associated Finds - none

Protected Status - none

Sources and further reading

<S1>Unpublished Document: Francis, P.. 2013. RAF Coltishall. A Historical Appraisal. p 84.

Related records

7697Part of: RAF Coltishall (Monument)
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