Nuclear Attack Monitoring Posts, Lancashire

More ROC Posts in Lancashire.

For some general details about these places, please see this previous post;
Nuclear Monitoring Posts.

The one above is at Mellor. The column in the middle is a viewpoint built to celebrate the start of the Millenium. Salmesbury airfield is very close by. On the entry hatch this plaque gives some helpful details.

Below; A close up of the entry hatch, FSM pipe and ventilation hatch without the viewpoint stone in the frame.

Below; This photo – with the sheep digging the ROC post – was taken at Dunsop Bridge in the Forest of Bowland

And the one below is near Longridge, with an FSM (Fixed Survey Meter) pipe extended. These devices were to monitor radiation levels after an attack.