NHER 55623 (Monument record) - Site of Admiralty Telegraph station at Wreningham Church
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Summary
Part of the chain of semaphore telegraph stations linking London to Great Yarmouth.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TM19NE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WRENINGHAM, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
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Full Description
Part of the chain of semaphore telegraph stations linking London to Great Yarmouth. Used by the Admiralty to prepare ships in the event of Napoleon sending an invasion force. Its exact location is not known, however its proximity to the church is assured as it sits on top of the hill.
See (S1)
W. Arnold (HES), 3 June 2011.
Associated Sources (1)
- <S1> SNF57617 Archive: NIAS. Norfolk Industrial Archaeology Society Records.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (0)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Feb 6 2023 12:41PM