I think it would be more correct to call this a Position Finding Station (PFS). Each structure show is a Position Finding Cell (PFC). This site has a number of cells, including one across the road. Thanks Freddie. I attach an image of a PFC from Gibraltar.
This PFS on Mount Davis is most unusual because the cells are so concentrated (close together). In most locations they are spread along a contour line.
This maps extract, copyright the UK National Archives, shows a typical PFS running along a contour. The other well preserved PFS in HK (Belchers) ran down hill so was on multiple contours. This shows four cells, not sure where Cell 3 has gone?
Thanks for the extra illustration of the PFS. It certainly helps us better understand its original structure and function. I have changed the caption to Position Finding Station as they are indeed a cluster of cells.
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Position Finding Stations
I think it would be more correct to call this a Position Finding Station (PFS). Each structure show is a Position Finding Cell (PFC). This site has a number of cells, including one across the road. Thanks Freddie. I attach an image of a PFC from Gibraltar.
This PFS on Mount Davis is most unusual because the cells are so concentrated (close together). In most locations they are spread along a contour line.
The Notice Board from English Heritage
Map showing Garden PFS
This maps extract, copyright the UK National Archives, shows a typical PFS running along a contour. The other well preserved PFS in HK (Belchers) ran down hill so was on multiple contours. This shows four cells, not sure where Cell 3 has gone?
Position Finding Station
Hi John,
Thanks for the extra illustration of the PFS. It certainly helps us better understand its original structure and function. I have changed the caption to Position Finding Station as they are indeed a cluster of cells.