MHG54224 - ROC Monitoring Post, Watten
Summary
Small cold war era underground chamber from where it was intended to monitor radioactive fallout in the event of nuclear attack.
Type and Period (1)
- ROYAL OBSERVER CORPS MONITORING POST (In use, 20th Century - 1959 AD to 1991 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Opened in 1959 and closed in 1991. <1>
Sources/Archives (1)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 24764 54221 (26m by 29m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND25SW |
| Civil Parish | WATTEN |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (1)
- http://www.subbrit.org.uk/cgi-bin/webdata_roc.pl?fid=987430518&query=pagenum%3D1%26cgifunction%3DSearch%26County%3DCaithness&cgifunction=form (Link to record on Subterranea Britannica)
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