Building record 1160/0/418 - WWII Observation Post, Balmoral Road

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Observation post located on a factory roof

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{1} Located in Balmoral Road on a factory roof. Small square brick tower built up from the SE corner of the factory roof with a concrete roof and concrete viewing slits which are glazed. No entrance visible – possible in W elevation allowing access from the factory roof.

{2} photographs of site


<1> Armishaw A., 2002, Letter, (unchecked) (Letter). SNN102101.

<2> Armishaw, A., 2002, Balmoral Road, Kingsthorpe, (unchecked) (Photographs). SNN104645.

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  • <1> Letter: Armishaw A.. 2002. Letter. 29th April 2002. 29/4/2002. (unchecked).
  • <2> Photographs: Armishaw, A.. 2002. Balmoral Road, Kingsthorpe. (unchecked).

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Grid reference SP 7525 6231 (point) Central
Civil Parish NORTHAMPTON
Unitary Authority West Northamptonshire

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Record last edited

Oct 8 2025 11:50AM

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