Royal Observer Corps Post

Little Hundridge Farm

Other site, structure or landscape

Assets that cannot fit any of the other categories. This category includes sites of archaeological interest, where the original form and function may not be apparent without the use of archaeological techniques and interpretation.

Asset type

Cold War era underground bunker

Age

Opened in 1961 and closed in 1991

Rarity

Cold War sites are rare in Buckinghamshire.

Architectural and Artistic Interest

Concrete bunker, 18ft by 8ft, buried 20ft underground with access shaft. In 1998 all surface features remained intact, with the post number (N1) painted on the access shaft. Two cupboards, a bench, bedside table, BT equipment (WB1401 speech receiver, filter unit and Tele-talk), tool board, 1 poster and the siren box remain. (aidan2306)

Group Value

Clustering Single site Association Not near any other Cold War sites

Historic Interest

The site was built as a part of an extensive network of posts operated by the Royal Observer Corps designed to confirm and report hostile aircraft and nuclear attacks on the United Kingdom. The Great Missenden post relied on a volunteer force of 35 local people. (aidan2306) There is good photographic and documentary evidence of its historical use as well as images of more recent status.

Archaeological Interest

Survival The bunker survives below ground in good condition, having not been infilled or changed since it closed. Documentation There has been no full survey of the bunker, but photographic evidence provides a record of its use. Potential A full survey of the building and mound has not been carried out. There is the potential for further information to be gathered through such an exercise. Diversity Single use site

Landmark Status

The bunker has low landmark status due to the lack of above ground remains. A mound in the ground marks the location of the site but there is nothing to suggest what is there.

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16 Aug 2023