 The refuge was inaugurated on 6 March 1957 and remained active until 1958; it was utilized as refuge and advanced base for survey and geological research as well as satellite hut for personnel based at Station E, Station W and Station Y.The refuge, on 19 May 1995, was designated as Historic Site or Monument (HSM 63) under the Antarctic Treaty System as well as Station Y.The site was cleaned up in 1997 and it is managed by United Kingdom Antarctic Heritage Trust since 2014.