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Monument record TQ 73 NE 33 - Former Royal Observer Core Underground Monitoring Post, Cranbrook
Summary
Underground Royal Observer Core post for monitoring nuclear explosions and fall-out in the grounds of a small industrial unit. Constructed during the Cold War. In good external and internal condition although it has been completely stripped of all fixtures and fittings.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 7628 3546 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ73NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CRANBROOK, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Kent Defence Research Group, 1999, Ravelin Special No.8 The Royal Observer Corps: Underground in Kent & Essex (Monograph). SKE7996.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE7996 Monograph: Kent Defence Research Group. 1999. Ravelin Special No.8 The Royal Observer Corps: Underground in Kent & Essex.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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Record last edited
Jun 25 2007 3:12PM