Record Details
| NHER Number: | 29526 |
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| Type of record: | Monument |
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| Name: | Site of Cold War Royal Observer Corps Post |
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Summary
The Royal Observer Corps post that once stood here was demolished in 1994. The only evidence to attest to its former presence is the telegraph pole across the road.
Images - none
Location
| Grid Reference: | TL 8649 8531 |
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| Map Sheet: | TL88NE |
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| Parish: | THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
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Full description
Royal Observer Corps Post, disused.
No other details yet - marked on contractors plan for new development.
E. Rose (NLA), 1 March 1993.
Demolished by Crown in late 1994 according to landowner.
E. Rose 22 February 1995.
(S1) confirms this. Only the telegraph pole across the road survives.
E. Rose (NLA), July 2000.
Monument Types
- ROYAL OBSERVER CORPS MONITORING POST (Mid 20th Century to Late 20th Century - 1961 AD to 1991 AD)
Associated Finds - none
Protected Status - none
Sources and further reading
| <S1> | Article in Serial: Catford, N.. 1999. ROC Underground Posts in Norfolk.. NIAS Journal. pp 59ff. |
Related records - none
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