MDE21893 - Royal Observer Corps post, Lynton (Monument)

Summary

An Royal Observer Corps (ROC) post was based here between 1940 and 1959.

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Full Description

The site of a Royal Observer Corps post. It was opened in July 1940. [1] The post was resited to SS 726 482 (MDE21894) in September 1959. [2]

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Monograph: Dobinson, C. S.. 2000. Twentieth century fortifications in England: The Cold War. XI. 1 (text). 203.
  • <2> Monograph: Wood, D.. 1976. Attack Warning Red: History of the Royal Observer Corps. The Book Service Ltd.. 285.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Devon SMR Monument ID: 72309
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)

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Grid reference SS 7129 4979 (point) Estimated from sources
Map sheet SS74NW
Civil Parish LYNTON AND LYNMOUTH, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

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Mar 1 2022 11:49AM

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