Site Records
Site Name: Stockport - GPO(BT) Protected PR1 repeaterSJ902896
Hempshaw Lane Stockport, Cheshire RSG site visit 26th February 2002
The Stockport PR1 protected repeater is located
in the grounds of the telephone exchange in Hempshaw Lane, Stockport. 8 PR1 &
PR2 repeaters were built between 1951 and 1956. Each consists of a two level bunker
with heavy blast doors. The bunkers are semi-sunken with the main distribution
frames and repeater equipment and ventilation plant on the upper level above ground
and more plant including standby generators and a high voltage sub station located
in the lower floor below ground. The building appears used and in good condition.
Those taking part in the visit were Nick
Catford, Keith Ward, and John
Fogg.
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