More information : A Second World War 'Permanent Starfish' and 'QL' bombing decoy site located at Thorney Crofts (TA 210 227). It was constructed as part of the 'N-series' of naval decoys to deflect enemy bombing from Royal Navy installations on the Humber. It is referenced as being in use between 01-AUG-1941 and 12-MAR-1942. Further 'N-series'bombing decoys for the Humber were located at Bilton (TA 161 317), Paull (TA 188 240), Little Humber (TA 197 237), Ganstead (TA 139 340), Immingham Range (TA 235 136), East Halton (TA 138 231), Humberston (TA 333 057) and Grimsby (TA 331 061). (1)
A ground survey by FSG and RCHME in 1992 showed that a control building survived at the site in good condition at TA 198 236. Evidence of concrete pads and structures resembling the layout of docks was also present. (2)
NGR concords with that given in source 1. (3) |