| Record added | 24/4/2001 |
| Post Name | GREAT AYTON |
| OS Grid Reference | NZ54351215 |
| County | Yorkshire |
| Date opened | November 1965 |
| Date closed | September 1991 |
| Location | On a low mound in a square compound on a narrow area of land between A172 and an un-named minor road. |
| Description | LOCKED All surface features remain intact with some flaking of the green paint. A dome on the ventilation shaft indicates this was a master post. The hatch is locked but can be opened with a T-Bar key. Internally the post is very damp with most papers soaking wet and unreadable and there is 4" of water on the floor. Many items remain however including the table, shelf, cupboard, two mattresses, broom, pick axe, bucket, dustpan, siren box, first aid box (complete), battery switching box, BPI mount, light, thermometer, copper earth straps, thermometer, coax, pots & pans, utensils, chair, teapot, ear defenders, wiring, notice board, 2 pairs of Wellington boots, practice maroon launcher, cape, waterproof jacket, battery box and a sign which reads 'HQ 23 Group Durham ODV5 64819'. |
| Remaining Surface Structures |
re is a basic aircraft post consisting of railings on the grass in the North East corner of the compound. |
| Date of Visit | 1.6.2000 |
| Future Actions |
Photo by Nick Catford
Photo by Nick Catford