Monument record ORF 135 - Chain Home Extra Low Station K138, Orford Castle
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Summary
The site of a Chain Home Extra Low (CHEL) radar station at Orford Castle.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 4196 4986 (79m by 54m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM44NW |
| Civil Parish | ORFORD, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
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Full Description
The site of a Chain Home Extra Low (CHEL) radar station at Orford Castle. It was built by the Royal Air Force to provide low-coverage radar during the Second World War. CHEL sites comprised a Nissen hut with an aerial gantry straddling the roof and a separate standby set house for the reserve power. The station was removed by the 1970s and the site given over to agricultural use.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF53735 Index: English Heritage. Pastscape. URL: http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1478313.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Nov 5 2013 3:07PM