Monument record ORF 175 - Electronics Workshop and Plinth G
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Summary
Electronics workshop circa 1955, and Plinth G circa 1955.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 4491 4924 (13m by 2m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM44NW |
| Civil Parish | ORFORD, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
2007: Field survey of the Atomic Weapons Research Establishment by Historic England (S1)(S2).
Structure 58: The remains of the Transformer compound comprise a foundation wall 6.1m (20ft) x 3.2m (10ft 6ins), at its north end are three ceramic cable pipes, one of which retains a cut- off High Voltage…(?).
Structure H2: This concrete foundation slab marks the position of a prefabricated hut with a double entrance door to the west with an internal recess for a mat. In the floor of the building are a number of cable ducts formerly covered by wooden boards, a number of which survive.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <S1> SSF56353 Unpublished document: Cocroft, W. and Alexander, M.. 2009.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. H2.
- <S2> SSF56353 Unpublished document: Cocroft, W. and Alexander, M.. 2009.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. 58.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jun 8 2016 2:38PM