Building record 7104/0/2 - Water Tank (Reported as WWII Decoy Control Blockhouse)
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{1} Decoy control blockhouse at cSP789570 reported by M Rumbold 1/2/1999. Subsequent rapid inspection by G Cadman and S Hollowell on 1/3/1999 confirmed that this was infact a water tank and not a blockhouse. It lies on margin of arable field alongside Great Houghton to Preston Deanery Road. Built entirely of concrete c3.20m long x 2.30m wide and stands c1.20m above ground surface. Flat roof with square opening in SE corner and with ventilator or other pipe at N end. Interior not inspected. Good condition. Excellent views to SE over area of 'starfish'.
{2} Note from Dr M Osborne 1.2.1999.DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY: Decoy control blockhouse at cSP789570. Subsequent rapid inspection by G Cadman 7.2.99. Blockhouse lies on margin of arable field alongside Great Houghton to Preston Deanery Road. Built entirely of concrete c3.20m long x 2.30m wide and stands c1.20m above ground surface. Flat roof with square opening in SE corner and with ventilator or other pipe at N end. Interior not inspected. Good condition. Excellent views to SE over area of 'starfish'.
<1> Cadman G., 1998-9, Northamptonshire Bombing Decoys, p.139-42 (checked) (Article). SNN104042.
<2> OSBORNE M., 1999, NOTE, (unchecked) (Notes). SNN46694.
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 789 570 (point) Transfer |
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| Civil Parish | LITTLE HOUGHTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
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Record last edited
Jan 5 2021 10:15AM
