| Record added | 26/4/2001 |
| Post Name | CRANLEIGH |
| OS Grid Reference | TQ01823580 |
| County | Surrey |
| Date opened | September 1961 |
| Date closed | September 1991 |
| Location | On a slightly raised area just inside the perimeter fence of Dunsfold Airfield close to a Kinney hut (shed that housed telemetry equipment) |
| Description | LOCKED All surface features remain intact, a metal dome and an aerial bracket on the ventilation shaft indicates this was a master post. There are two brick steps up to the access shaft. All the metal is painted black. The hatch is locked. Internally the cupboard, table and shelf are in place together with a tool board, copper straps, BT wiring, contents of first aid box, broom, 3 wooden chairs, waste bin, paper tray. The post has been connected to the mains with several lights, 13 amp sockets and pull switches. There is a mains fuse box below the ventilation shaft outlet. The post was known locally as 'Dunsfold' Cranleigh was fitted with an experimental ventilation system towards the end of it's life. Only a few posts had this fitted, examples are on display at Hack Green, Newark Air Museuum and Newhaven Fort. |
| Remaining Surface Structures |
None |
| Date of Visit | 9.5.2000 |
| Future Actions |
Photo by Nick Catford
Photo by Nick Catford
Photo by Nick Catford
Cranleigh Post during decommissioning in January 1992Photo by Peter Kent
Cranleigh Post during decommissioning in January 1992Photo by Peter Kent
Cranleigh Post during decommissioning in January 1992Photo by Peter Kent
Cranleigh Post during decommissioning in January 1992Photo by Peter Kent
Cranleigh Post during decommissioning in January 1992. Note the experimental ventilation system.Photo by Peter Kent