Scratchells Position Finding Cell

Needles, Isle of Wight, UK
Posted on March 9, 2026 / 9
Listing Type : Observation
Location : England

Scratchells Position Finding Cell was approved on February 21st 1894 with work commencing three days later.  The cell was completed by the 26th May, 1894 at a total cost of £47, some £3 under the budget.  It was designated a Postion Finding Station No. V.

As a transmitting cell this is is small, semi-buried structure much like an observation post with only 1 foot and 6-inch above the ground.  The interior is only 3 feet and 3 inches wide, and some 5 feet 6 inches deep with a small table under the semicirclular observation slit.

This is shown as a transmitting cell, and was part of A Group for Hurst Castle.

 

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