Monument record TQ 84 SW 26 - Site of Royal Observer Corps (ROC) Underground Monitoring Post, Headcorn

Summary

Site of ROC underground post for monitoring nuclear explosions and fallout. Built in probably 1961 and abandoned in 1968 due to defence cut-backs.

Location

Grid reference TQ 8296 4461 (point) Estimated from sources
Map sheet TQ84SW
County KENT
District MAIDSTONE, KENT
Civil Parish HEADCORN, MAIDSTONE, KENT

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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> Monograph: Kent Defence Research Group. 1999. Ravelin Special No.8 The Royal Observer Corps: Underground in Kent & Essex.

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Record last edited

Jul 17 2024 10:06AM