Monument record MLI43289 - Probable Observation Post, Gibraltar Point
Summary
Probable Second World War observation post at Gibraltar Point. Formed part of the Gibraltar Point Coastal Defence Battery.
Type and Period (1)
- COASTAL OBSERVATION POST (Second World War to Mid 20th Century - 1940 AD to 1952 AD?)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Remains of a former Second World War structure associated with the Gibraltar Point Coastal Defence Battery (see MLI43285). The structure was built of concrete, in an open hexagonal shape, and is thought to have probably functioned as a former coastal observation post, or possibly as a defensive 20mm anti-aircraft position. {1}{2}{3}{4}
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SLI16825 Unpublished Document: Dr Mike Osborne. 1999. Defence of Britain Notes. -.
- <2> SLI4545 Unpublished Document: Dr Mike Osborne. 1999. Defence of Britain Gazetteer. p.3.
- <3> SLI14623 Digital Archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Archive. 5159.
- <4> SLI17012 Bibliographic Reference: Barrie Wilkinson. 2018. The Story of Gibraltar Point. pp.70, 75.
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Location
| Grid reference | TF 5600 5782 (point) Estimated from Sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WAINFLEET ST MARY, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Dec 30 2021 2:04PM
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