Building record MLI89019 - Beam station, Tetney
Summary
Beam station, Tetney
Type and Period (1)
- TRANSMITTER SITE (Early 20th Century to Second World War - 1927 AD to 1939 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
PRN 56656
Transmitter buildings built by Marconi for the Post Office Imperial Wireless Scheme in 1927. They transmitted to India and Australia using the HF 'Beam' system. The station closed in 1939 but guy rope anchorages for the aerial towers can still be seen in the adjacent field. The receiving station was at Burgh le Marsh. {1}
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SLI9583 Bibliographic Reference: Neil R. Wright. 2004. Lincolnshire's Industrial Heritage - A Guide. EL1, p. 15.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TA 31380 02793 (109m by 112m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | TETNEY, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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