Runcton then South Mundham Outstation

Location
Runcton then South Mundham, Sussex
Type
Outstation
Call sign
Harston 12
Special Duties Personnel
Role Name Posted from Until
Operator Mr Walter Langmead Unknown Unknown
Operator Admiral Alexander Robinson Palmer Unknown 20 Jul 1944
Station description

The wireless was initially hidden in loft of barn in the Operator's farm, "Wheatlands", just off the main road to Pagham, Lagness Road at Runcton. It was operated by Mr Walter Langmead. He left Special Duties for some reason.

The Station was then moved to a large tank under the floorboards of disused Zion Chapel in Fisher Lane, South Mundham. The Operator, Admiral Palmer, was living just across fields in Bow Lodge. There was a trapdoor as an entrance. The tank was installed by Canadian Royal Engineers. Denis Allman, runner with Birdham SD, remembered visiting to find Admiral Palmer in wellingtons as it had flooded. The British Royal Engineers were called back to sort it out.

The Chapel had closed down in 1939 and was demolished in 1959 and replaced with a private house.

 

Station accessibility
This OB is on private land. Please do not be tempted to trespass to see it
Station Status
Destroyed
Pictures
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South Mundham Map 1939
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Chapel Cottage, South Mundham
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Walter Langmead's home at Runcton
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Walter Langmead's home at Runcton
Map Location

Runcton then South Mundham Outstation

References

Secret Sussex Resistance, Stewart Angell/Arthur Gabbitas