Monument record 7970/0/1 - WWII Searchlight Battery
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Summary
A searchlight battery from World War II. The site is on the list from Northamptonshire SMR where it is known only from documentary sources. It was probably constructed between 1939 and 1945 but its condition is uncertain at the time of the Defence of Britain survey. The site was operated by the 467 S/L Battery 73 S/L Regiment. The site is located in Collingtree.
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Full Description
{1} Original source: PRO ref. WO166/3313; details of 467 Searchlight Battery 73 Searchlight Regiment. Sept. 1940. Ref. 25645, Collingtree, MGR 83/199752.
{2} A searchlight battery from World War II. The site is on the list from Northamptonshire SMR where it is known only from documentary sources. It was probably constructed between 1939 and 1945 but its condition is uncertain at the time of the Defence of Britain survey. The site was operated by the 467 S/L Battery 73 S/L Regiment. The site is located in Collingtree.
Historic England, Undated, Defence of Britain, DEB01 (Archive). SNN112947.
<1> 1940, PRO ref: WO166/3313: 467 S/L Bty. 72 S/L Regt. September 1940, (checked) (Document). SNN101211.
<2> Migrated Defence of Britain Project database record originally compiled from various sources (Database). SNN112922.
Sources/Archives (3)
- --- SNN112947 Archive: Historic England. Undated. Defence of Britain. Historic England Archive. DEB01.
- <1> SNN101211 Document: 1940. PRO ref: WO166/3313: 467 S/L Bty. 72 S/L Regt. September 1940. (checked).
- <2> SNN112922 Database: Migrated Defence of Britain Project database record originally compiled from various sources.
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 4748 2555 (point) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | MILTON MALSOR, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
| Civil Parish | COLLINGTREE, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 1416110
Record last edited
Mar 5 2024 2:16PM
