Built in 1940 to detect aircraft approaching the Norfolk coastline.
Initially it was manned by the army. In early 1942 it was taken over by the RAF as a Joint Air and Surface Station.
It closed in 1944.
Today the operations block and generator room survive.
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Although the previous two days have been beautiful, spring-like and unseasonably clement, today was more typical of February in Norfolk. We donned waterproofs against the relentless mizzle, and parked as close as we could. Thankfully, this little common has many pull-offs along the way and the northernmost one of these is only a few hundred yards away from the site of the old radar station.
Unless you're particularly into wartime concrete (I am.) it is not going to be a long visit. There is really only two buildings surviving, both of which have been locked closed against vandals. A reasonable move as the site has been abused in recent years with litter and surface damage.
The operations block and a generator room survive, looking particularly gloomy on a grey day. There is a useful plaque giving a brief outline of its history, which gives some context to its importance.
On a warmer day I'd have suggested staying for a walk around the common to enjoy the nature and get a feel for the site, but it was just miserable up there so we retreated to the car and, relative, comfort.
The site is open to all and easy to find. Further photos are on my Flickr account HERE
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