What is recorded here
This green commemorative plaque records: This building was erected as a Coastguard Station and opened by H.R.H. Duke of Edinburgh in 1880 Recorded plaque organisation: Barton-upon-Humber Civic Society.
The Coastguard Station at Barton-upon-Humber, established in 1880, served crucial roles in maritime safety, smuggling prevention, and coastal defense, embodying the broader network of British coastguard stations vital for national security and economic regulation.
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