HER Record


HER ID: 39578, Wwii Decoy Control Shelter

HER Summary: A WWII Decoy Control Shelter, recorded as part of the Defence of Britain Project.

HER Category: Monument

HER Web Link: No link available


Investigation Activities

  • Type: Recorded Observation

    Description: The WWII Decoy Control Shelter was recorded by Mrs AE Wylie for the Defence of Britain Project.

    Date Range: 1999 - 1999

  • Type: Recorded Observation

    Description: Further recording of the decoy control shelter was undertaken by Colin Lacey, as part of the Defence of Britain Project.

    Date Range: 2000 - 2000

  • Type: Recorded Observation

    Description: The WWII Decoy Control Shelter was recorded by Mrs AE Wylie for the Defence of Britain Project.

    Date Range: 1999 - 1999

  • Type: Recorded Observation

    Description: Further recording of the decoy control shelter was undertaken by Colin Lacey, as part of the Defence of Britain Project.

    Date Range: 2000 - 2000


Historic Events

  • Type: Unassigned

    Classification: Control Room

    Form: No information available

    Description: A World War II 'Starfish' QL decoy control shelter. The shelter was situated away from the decoy field, housing six men and a generator, powered by two Austin Seven engines. The structure remains with several original features preserved, but is in a state of disrepair. There is a possibility that the site might be destroyed in the future owing to safety issues.

    Date Range: 1939 - 1945

  • Type: Unassigned

    Classification: Control Room

    Form: No information available

    Description: A World War II 'Starfish' QL decoy control shelter. The shelter was situated away from the decoy field, housing six men and a generator, powered by two Austin Seven engines. The structure remains with several original features preserved, but is in a state of disrepair. There is a possibility that the site might be destroyed in the future owing to safety issues.

    Date Range: 1939 - 1945