Early 20th century Royal Observer Corps monitoring post at Carter's Lane (EHER 46689)
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Summary
A Royal Observer Corps monitoring post. The site is located on the east side of Carters Lane (track) running south from Henham. The site was built as part of an extensive network of posts designed to confirm and report hostile aircraft and nuclear attacks on the United Kingdom.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 5481 2811 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HENHAM, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
A small compound alongside the footpath behind No.1 Carters lane. Locked. Externally the post is in good condition although all the paint has gone. Internally it is clean and free of vandalism. The only furniture remaining is the cupboard and the wooden brackets for the table and shelf. Other items remaining including mattresses, light fittings and wiring, kitchen utensils and a few papers. <1> - <3>
NRHE data transfer:
A Royal Observer Corps monitoring post. The site is located on the east side of Carters Lane (track) running south from Henham. The site was built as part of an extensive network of posts designed to confirm and report hostile aircraft and nuclear attacks on the United Kingdom. The site would have been constructed after 1925 and at the time of the Defence of Britain survey (1995-2002) the site was found to remain in a good condition. <4>
Sources
- <1> SEX68441 Bibliographic reference: Catford, N.. 1999. Ravelin Special No 8 - The Royal Observer Corps Underground in Kent and Essex.
- <2> SEX60905 Monograph: Dobinson, C. S.. 2000. Twentieth Century Fortifications in England, Vol XI: The Cold War. Vol XI-2 list, pp 214-219.
- <3> SEX63643 LIST: Catford, N.. 1998. Royal Observer Corps underground posts in Essex.
- <4> SEX76214 Webpage: Clarke, J.. 1996-2003. Defence of Britain Database.
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 1412563
- National Monuments Record: TL 52 NW 50