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Rare Cold War Bunker in Norfolk Listed for Auction at £20,000

The 1957-built Royal Observer Corps post, once part of the UK's nuclear monitoring network, will be auctioned on May 8, offering a unique preservation opportunity.

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Overview

  • The Dersingham bunker, located near the Sandringham Estate, was part of a nationwide early warning system during the Cold War.
  • Built in 1957, it features an above-ground Class A Orlitt hut and a two-room underground shelter accessed via a 15-foot ladder.
  • The underground bunker housed vital monitoring equipment, including the Fixed Survey Meter, Bomb Power Indicator, and Ground Zero Indicator.
  • Staffed by uniformed volunteers until its decommissioning in 1991, the site is one of the few intact Royal Observer Corps posts remaining today.
  • The auction, set for May 8, has attracted interest from history enthusiasts and collectors amid heightened demand for Cold War-era relics.