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Monument record TQ 94 NW 48 - Royal Observer Corps underground monitoring post, Pluckley
Summary
The site of a Royal Observer Corps underground post for monitoring nuclear explosions and fallout is located just to the north of Pluckley. The monument was built in 1965 and abandoned in 1991. It is now locked and but remains in good condition both internally and externally.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 9217 4593 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ94NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | ASHFORD, KENT |
| Civil Parish | PLUCKLEY, ASHFORD, 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)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Mar 7 2002 12:00AM