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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
Site of ROC underground post for monitoring nuclear explosions and fallout. Built in 1965 and abandoned in 1991. Locked and in externally good condition. Internally much remains.(1)
<1> Kent Defence Research Group, 1999, Ravelin Special No.8 The Royal Observer Corps: Underground in Kent & Essex (Monograph). SKE7996.
<2> Council for British Archaeology, 2002, Defence of Britain Project (Digital archive). SKE32029.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Defence of Britain (EKE8520)
Record last edited
Jan 26 2026 5:32PM