Finding NoJL/126/61 page 181
AuthorSockett, E W
TitleYorkshire's early warning system 1916-1936
Date1989
DescriptionRefers 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.
AbstractThe 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.
TypeLocal Studies/Article
SeriesYorkshire Archaeological Society Journal volume 61
PublisherYorkshire Archaeological Society
PubDate1989
NotesVolumes 61 and 62 bound together
AccessStatusOpen
PlaceCodeNA1421
SubjectFIRST WORLD WAR
CIVIL DEFENCE
Places
CodeSet
NA1421KILNSEA/KILNSEA/KILNSEA/YORKSHIRE EAST RIDING
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