Cold War radio mast and relay station, 'Q Met mast', Kelvedon Hatch (EHER 82718)
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Summary
The radio mast and relay station at Kelvedon Hatch was probably built during the late 1950s, and formed part of an emergency communications network known as Backbone. The station comprises a steel lattice radio mast known as Q Met mast and a single storey brick relay station at its base. The station remains in operation.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 5773 9898 (74m by 79m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | KELVEDON HATCH, BRENTWOOD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
NRHE data transfer:
The radio mast and relay station at Kelvedon Hatch was probably built during the late 1950s, and formed part of an emergency communications network known as 'Backbone'. The station comprises a steel lattice radio mast known as 'Q Met mast' and a single storey brick relay station at its base. The station remains in operation. <1> <2>
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 1103974
- National Monuments Record: TQ 59 NE 29