Finding No | JL/126/61 page 181 |
Author | Sockett, E W |
Title | Yorkshire's early warning system 1916-1936 |
Date | 1989 |
Description | Refers to three surviving mirrors that formed part of the early warning system at Kilnsea near Spurn Head, Boulby Cliff north of Staithes and Marske near Redcar. |
Abstract | The British 'early warning system' before the advent of radar in 1936 was intended to consist partly of a chain of concrete, concaved mirrors along the coast line from Southampton to Northumberland. The three surviving Yorkhsire examples have a number of interesting and unique features. |
Type | Local Studies/Article |
Series | Yorkshire Archaeological Society Journal volume 61 |
Publisher | Yorkshire Archaeological Society |
PubDate | 1989 |
Notes | Volumes 61 and 62 bound together |
AccessStatus | Open |
PlaceCode | NA1421 |
Subject | FIRST WORLD WAR |
CIVIL DEFENCE |