Cold War Nuclear Monitoring Post, field behind The Warren (EHER 46682)
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Summary
A Cold War Nuclear monitoring post. The site is located (with the surface features intact) in a field behind The Warren on the east side of Roman Road (B1008). At the time of the Defence of Britain survey (1995-2002) the site was found to remain in a good condition. The site was opened during February 1957 and closed in 1975.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 7102 1338 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LITTLE WALTHAM, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
In a field behind "the warron" on the east side of Roman Road.
OPEN. Externally in good condition. The owner describes the internal condition as excellent but he wouldn't allow access. <1> - <3>
Information from NRHE
A Royal Observer Corps monitoring post. The site is located (with the surface features intact) in a field behind The Warren on the east side of Roman Road (B1008). At the time of the Defence of Britain survey (1995-2002) the site was found to remain in a good condition. <4> <5>
The site was opened during February 1957 and closed in 1975. <6>
Sources
- <1> SEX68441 Bibliographic reference: Catford, N.. 1999. Ravelin Special No 8 - The Royal Observer Corps Underground in Kent and Essex.
- <2> SEX63643 LIST: Catford, N.. 1998. Royal Observer Corps underground posts in Essex.
- <3> SEX60905 Monograph: Dobinson, C. S.. 2000. Twentieth Century Fortifications in England, Vol XI: The Cold War. Vol XI-2 list, pp 214-219.
- <4> SEX75761 Field Survey Report: Council for British Archaeology. 1995-2002. The Defence of Britain Project.
- <5> SEX75778 Collection: Various. Various. Historic England Archive. DEB01.
- <6> SEX76647 Webpage: 2007. Subterranea Britannica, 1998-2007.
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 1412531
- National Monuments Record: TL 71 SW 72