Cold War Royal Observer Corps nuclear monitoring post and orlit post type B, Tendring (EHER 46677)

A Cold War Royal Observer Corps nuclear monitoring post and orlit post type B. The site is located (with the surface features intact) in a square compound 150 yards west of School Road. 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 January 1959 and closed in September 1991.

The circumstances and date of the find are unknown. A Royal Observer Corps monitoring post. The site is located (with the surface features intact) in a compound 150 yards west of school road. <1> Site visit, 1998 Locked. Compound is overgrown but externally the post is in good condition as is a type B Orlit post which stands nearby. There is a sign on the east side of the compound that says "MOD Property". Internally much remains including the cupboard, shelf, table, upright shelving rack, wiring and BT equipment, BPI baffle plates, wiring, chairs, kitchen utensils and some papers. <2> <3> Defence of Britain survey, 1995-2002 At the time of the Defence of Britain survey (1995-2002) the site was found to remain in a good condition. <1> <4> The site was opened during January 1959 and closed in September 1991. <5> Site visit by the Monuments Protection Programme, 2001 ROC Underground Monitoring Post and Orlit Post Type B. Externally the post is in good condition and internally many fittings remain. It is associated with an earlier Orlit post, Type B. <4> Consider for scheduling. <6> Additional reference <7>