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Building record TR 25 SW 155 - Royal Observer Corps (ROC) Underground Monitoring Post, Barham
Summary
Underground monitoring post built to monitor nuclear bomb explosions and the drift of fallout. Built in 1962 it was closed in October 1968 due to defence cut-backs. It is open and externally the condition is good including original green paint. Stripped internally apart from floding splint and first aid notice. Clean and free from vandalism.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 21685 50959 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR25SW |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | BARHAM, CANTERBURY, 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.
<2> 43 Division General Staff, 01/01/41, War Diary 43 Division General Staff (Unpublished document). SKE15158.
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Record last edited
Feb 9 2012 11:14AM