Element record MNT29173 - Royal Observer Corps Monitoring Post near Pleasley
Summary
The site of a Royal Observer Corps monitoring post. The site is located east of Pleasley village close to Wren Hill Farm.
Location
| Grid reference | SK 50851 64441 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SK56SW |
| District | Mansfield |
| Civil Parish | Mansfield, Mansfield |
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Full Description
The site of a Royal Observer Corps monitoring post. The site is located east of Pleasley village close to Wren Hill Farm. The majority of these sites were built between 1956 and 1964, although their construction began after 1925 and continued into the early 1970s. At the time of the Defence of Britain survey (1995-2002) this site was found to remain in a good condition. (1)
Grid ref is approx
Historic England, 2021, National Record of Historic Environment (Digital archive). SNT5271.
<1> Council for British Archaeology, 1995-2002, Defence of Britain Project Database (Digital archive). SNT6173.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Oct 15 2026 12:49PM