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Monument record TR 04 SW 126 - Royal Observer Corps underground monitoring post, Sevington
Summary
The site of a Royal Observer Corps underground post for monitoring nuclear explosions and fallout, was located to the east of the town near the parish border. Built in 1961 and abandoned in 1968, the site itself is now destroyed.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 0413 4054 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR04SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | ASHFORD, KENT |
| Civil Parish | SEVINGTON, 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 16 2011 11:22AM