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Monument record TQ 63 NE 30 - Site of a Royal Observer Core Underground Monitoring Post, Horsmonden
Summary
Site of a Royal Observer Core underground post for monitoring nuclear explosions and fallout. Built in 1960 and abandoned in 1968 due to defence cut backs. The site is now demolished.
Location
Grid reference | TQ 6982 3851 (point) Estimated from sources |
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Map sheet | TQ63NE |
County | KENT |
District | TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT |
Civil Parish | HORSMONDEN, 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
Jan 6 2012 1:57PM