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Monument record TQ 83 SE 67 - Royal Observer Corp. Underground Monitoring Post, Tenterden
Summary
Site of Royal Observer Corp underground post for monitoring nuclear explosions and fallout. Built in 1959 and abandoned in 1969, it is externally in a good condition with some internal features surviving. The monument is located in association with a brick observation tower.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 8732 3441 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ83SE |
| County | KENT |
| District | ASHFORD, KENT |
| Civil Parish | TENTERDEN, 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)
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Record last edited
Feb 22 2011 12:42PM