Shipton ROTOR SOC and RGHQ bunker

Under this bungalow lies a Cold War bunker that has remained under MOD control since it was stripped out in 1993.

It's one of six radar centres set up in 1953 for the ROTOR project. The others were Box, Bawburgh, Goosnargh, Barnton Quarry and Kelvedon Hatch. They used information received from radar stations to direct aircraft and intercept any attack.

In the 60s, following the invention of the atom bomb, it became a headquarters for local authorities to shelter and coordinate action in the event of nuclear war. This one covered Leeds to Teesside.

After the Cold War ended, it fell into disuse, but remains secure and under active surveillance. 

The warning sign at the entrance indicates "HMX Crown Property".

Its current use remains an enigma.