Building record 9519/1/1 - ROC Surface Post
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{1} The surface ROC post is known from a published documentary source -"Attack Warning Red". The surface post was opened in 1938 and closed in 1968. The site of this surface post is believed to be lost under modern housing. A subsequent underground ROC post opened at a different location (6467/0/2).
{2} In summer of 1965 RAF decided that no longer required services of ROC in low-level reporting role; last 280 or so active overground structures became redundant; Kettering opened 1938; ngr 874804; closed Oct 1968;There were 19 Observer posts in Northants during WW2. Identifying number for Kettering was L2.
<1> Cadman, G., 2003, Royal Observer Corps (ROC) Post Pytchley & Kettering, (unchecked) (SMR Report Form). SNN103397.
<2> Wood D., 1992, Attack Warning Red: The Royal Observer Corps & The Defence of Britain 1925-1992 (Survival), (unchecked) (Chapter). SNN1225.
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 8740 8039 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | KETTERING, North Northamptonshire (formerly Kettering District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
May 12 2015 1:00PM
