Description and History of Site:-
Concrete acoustical mirror built in 1916 as part of the WW1 air defence network. One of a number of similar listening stations constructed along the coast of NE England to provide early warning of aerial attack. Interestingly, this technology was still current until the 1930's when a system of rather larger acoustic early warning stations were being developed around the Thames Estuary. These ceased to be relevant once radar was shown to be effective (around 1936) and their further development cancelled.

Further Reading and References:-
Sockett A W, Yorkshire's Early Warning System 1916-1936, Yorkshire Archaeological Journal, Vol 61, 1989, p 181
Upton D, The Bombing of Yorkshire 1939-45, Yorkshire Archaeological Journal, Vol 59, 1987, p 159
http://archive.org/stream/YAJ0611989#page/181/mode/1up

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Key Words :- WWI1 air defence concrete acoustic sound mirror Zepplin Listening Post

Viewing the Site :- Can be viewed from the coastal footpath

Address :- Easington Road, Kilnsea, Hull, East Yorkshire, HU12 0UB
Grid Ref :- TA 41065 16646
Co-ordinates :- Lat 53.627345 , Long 0.131639
Local Authority :- East Riding of Yorkshire Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - East Riding
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1020989,
Site Condition :- Site disused - but otherwise substantially intact
Site Dates :- 1916 -
Record Date :- 24 January 2018

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