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HER Number: | MDV57272 |
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Name: | TRANSFORMER STATION in the Parish of Upottery |
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Summary
Mechanical and electrical plinth. Construction: nine inch walled enclosure. Function: this was the sub-station for the adjacent stand-by set house (now demolished). Here, in the event of a power failure from the outside supply, the transformer and switchgear. Could automatically be brought into operation to provide an alternative electrical supply to essential buildings. Not inspected internally but seems to be in good condition.
Location
Grid Reference: | ST 202 108 |
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Map Sheet: | ST21SW |
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Admin Area | Devon |
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Civil Parish | Upottery |
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District | East Devon |
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Ecclesiastical Parish | UPOTTERY |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: ST21SW/22/2/3
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- TRANSFORMER STATION (World War II - 1939 AD to 1945 AD)
Full description
Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV101012.
Francis, p. /blackdown hills airfield survey/(1995)/upottery:45.
Francis, P., 1995, Blackdown Hills Airfield Survey. Dunkeswell and Upottery, 111 (Report - Survey). SDV312951.
Mechanical and electrical plinth. Construction: nine inch walled enclosure. Function: this was the sub-station for the adjacent stand-by set house (now demolished). Here, in the event of a power failure from the outside supply, the transformer and switchgear. Could automatically be brought into operation to provide an alternative electrical supply to essential buildings. Not inspected internally but seems to be in good condition (francis).
Sources / Further Reading
SDV101012 | Migrated Record: |
SDV312951 | Report - Survey: Francis, P.. 1995. Blackdown Hills Airfield Survey. Dunkeswell and Upottery. Blackdown Hills AONB. Digital + A4. 111. |
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Associated Monuments
MDV57276 | Part of: Dispersed Site 3, Upottery Airfield (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV4948 - Blackdown Hills Airfield Survey
Date Last Edited: | Apr 20 2023 9:15AM |
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