Monument record ORF 167 - Mess Room circa 1956

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Summary

Mess Room, circa 1956. A small single storey brick built store is oriented north to south and is constructed from Burwell whites laid Flemish bond with closers.

Location

Grid reference Centred TM 4421 4863 (6m by 6m)
Map sheet TM44NW
Civil Parish ORFORD, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK

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Type and Period (2)

Full Description

2007: Field survey of the Atomic Weapons Research Establishment by Historic England (S1).
Structure F8: This small single storey brick built store is oriented north to south and is constructed from Burwell whites laid Flemish bond with closers. It has a flat asphalt covered concrete roof. On the west side is a large double opening with a concrete lintel and later breeze block infill, iron fittings probably mark the position of a former door frame. To the east of the door is an electrical socket. Its north elevation is blank except for an external light fitting. The east elevation south has a double window opening with concrete lintel and sloping tile sill. In the south elevation was a window opening which has subsequently been blocked and a single door inserted. Internally on the north wall is a horizontal white tile band splashback, and on the south wall are remains of electrical switch gear. It has a red painted concrete floor slab.

SCHEDULED ANCIENT MONUMENT (S2).

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <S1> Unpublished document: Cocroft, W. and Alexander, M.. 2009. Atomic Weapons Research Establishment, Orford Ness, Suffolk Cold War Research & Development Site Survey Report. 10-2009. Structure No. F8.
  • <S2> Digital archive: Historic England. The National Heritage List for England. List entry Number: 1416933.

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Record last edited

Jun 9 2016 2:36PM

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