Monument record MDO19914 - Signals Research and Development Establishment, Friars Cliff, Christchurch
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Summary
The Signals Research and Development Establishment was based at Friars Cliff from 1942-1980. Two Radomes (military communications dishes disguised beneath 'beehive' structures) existed on the cliff here until the establishment was moved to the Malverns in 1980.
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Full Description
The Signals Research and Development Establishment was based at Friars Cliff from 1942-1980. Two Radomes (military communications dishes disguised beneath 'beehive' structures) existed on the cliff here until the establishment was moved to the Malverns in 1980.
Hodges recorded the existence of a strengthened police post/guard room at the SRDE site at Friars Cliff (1). Not clear if it still exists. The SRDE site is now the Maritime and Coastguard Agency raining Centre. But the Radomes have been removed.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SWX8109 Monograph: Hodges, M A. 1982. Prepared for Battle - some details of forts and fights in and near Christchurch over the last three millennia. . 38.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 19600 92890 (158m by 181m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ19SE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jun 27 2023 2:40PM