Monument record 6473/0/1 - ROC monitoring post, Glapthorn
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Summary
Underground protected post accommodation for nuclear role in 1964, closed in 1968;
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Full Description
{1}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; Oundle post resited to Glapthorn ngr 033906 in 1961; became underground protected post accommodation for nuclear role in 1964; closed in 1968;
<1> Wood D., 1992, Attack Warning Red: The Royal Observer Corps & The Defence of Britain 1925-1992 (Survival), (unchecked) (Chapter). SNN1225.
<2> Wood D., 1992, Attack Warning Red: The Royal Observer Corps & The Defence of Britain 1925-1992 (Survival), (unchecked) (Chapter). SNN1225.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SNN1225 Chapter: Wood D.. 1992. Attack Warning Red: The Royal Observer Corps & The Defence of Britain 1925-1992 (Survival). Chapter 20. (unchecked).
- <2> SNN1225 Chapter: Wood D.. 1992. Attack Warning Red: The Royal Observer Corps & The Defence of Britain 1925-1992 (Survival). Chapter 20. (unchecked).
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 033 906 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GLAPTHORN, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 16 2017 9:46AM
