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Location
At Old Park Hotel, St Lawrence, Isle of Wight, PO38 1XS. IWM War Memorials Archive Record Link : War Memorials Archive Reference 40891 Historic England Listing Status The Old Park Hotel is Listed Grade II. Since the Memorial is situated on the wall of the Hotel, it is assumed to be covered by the Listing. Description Two plaques marking the location as the headquarters of RAF St Lawrence, one of the "Chain Home" Radar stations of World War II. The bases of the aerial pylons are still visible nearby on the cliff top. |
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Memorial
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Inscription
Ventnor & District Local History Society The former Radar Station R.A.F. St Lawrence was near this spot during World War 2 1939 - 1945 APRIL 10TH 1944 UNVEILED BY LADY BARCLAY & SIR PETER ANSON TO COMMEMORATE THE VITAL PART PLAYED BY RADAR DURING WORLD WAR 2 AND THE D-DAY LANDINGS Further Information
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Memorials & Monuments
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