Monument record 9027 - WWII Light Anti Aircraft Sites for Rugby Wireless Telegraphy

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{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.

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  • <1> 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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Grid reference SP 56087 75425 (point) Central
Civil Parish LILBOURNE
Civil Parish YELVERTOFT
Civil Parish CRICK

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Feb 29 2024 11:12AM

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