Monument record 9027 - WWII Light Anti Aircraft Sites for Rugby Wireless Telegraphy
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Full Description
{1} After WWI the general Post office constructed a Wireless Telegraphy Station on the site. This went on to play a part in WWII and as it was designated a vulnerable site a series of light anti-aircraft Bofors guns were installed to protect it from enemy action.
<1> Williams S., 2010, Night Owl Truck Stop, Watling Street, Rugby: Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment, p.6 (checked) (Report). SNN109621.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SNN109621 Report: Williams S.. 2010. Night Owl Truck Stop, Watling Street, Rugby: Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment. Midland Archaeological Services Fieldwork Reports. 323/10. Midland Arch. Services. p.6 (checked).
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Related Monuments/Buildings (8)
- Parent of: Light Anti Aircraft Site for Rugby Wireless Telegraphy (Vulnerable Point) (Monument) (9027/0/1)
- Parent of: Light Anti Aircraft Site for Rugby Wireless Telegraphy (Vulnerable Point) (Monument) (9027/0/2)
- Parent of: Light Anti Aircraft Site for Rugby Wireless Telegraphy (Vulnerable Point) (Monument) (9027/0/3)
- Parent of: Light Anti Aircraft Site for Rugby Wireless Telegraphy (Vulnerable Point) (Monument) (9027/0/4)
- Parent of: Light Anti Aircraft Site for Rugby Wireless Telegraphy (Vulnerable Point) (Monument) (9027/0/5)
- Parent of: Light Anti Aircraft Site for Rugby Wireless Telegraphy (Vulnerable Point) (Monument) (9027/0/6)
- Parent of: Light Anti Aircraft Site for Rugby Wireless Telegraphy (Vulnerable Point) (Monument) (9027/0/7)
- Parent of: Light Anti Aircraft Site for Rugby Wireless Telegraphy (Vulnerable Point) (Monument) (9027/0/8)
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 4561e 2754e (point) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LILBOURNE, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
| Civil Parish | YELVERTOFT, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
| Civil Parish | CRICK, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
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- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 29 2024 11:12AM
