Cold War Royal Observer Corps monitoring post, Little Bursted (EHER 46705)

The site of a Royal Observer Corps monitoring post. The site is located in a square compound on the east side of Rectory Road, opposite to the Church of St Mary. The majority of these sites were built between 1956 and 1964, although their construction began after 1925 and continued into the early 1970s. At the time of the Defence of Britain survey (1995-2002) this site was found to remain in a good condition.

In a compound on the west side of Rectory road, by a kink in the road and close to a church. Not visible from the road. LOCKED. Externally in good condition although vandals have damaged the lid. Internally a cupboard, long table, dexion shelving, kitchen utensils, bedding, wiring and some posters remain. There has been no internal vandalism but the post is a mess. <1> <2> NRHE data transfer: The site of a Royal Observer Corps monitoring post. The site is located in a square compound next to an unnamed minor road, opposite to the Church of St Mary. The majority of these sites were built between 1956 and 1964, although their construction began after 1925 and continued into the early 1970s. At the time of the Defence of Britain survey (1995-2002) this site was found to remain in a good condition. <3> See also: <4>