Building record 6246/1/4 - WWII Hanger Re-Used as Store

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{1} Type B Robin Hangar (2204/41) used by Ministry of Aircraft Production. The original sliding doors have been replaced with a wall, with a small entrance in the SW corner. Original location unknown. Other buildings on the site may have similar origins. Not closely inspected. Steel frame, corrugated asbestos roof construction. Good condition.
May have been relocated here for general purpose storage use. Photo.


<1> Armishaw A., 2001, Defence of Britain Project Site Report Form, (checked) (Recording Form (Not SMR)). SNN101410.

<2> Buchan Innes G., 1995, British Airfield Buildings of The Second World War, p.34 (unchecked) (Book). SNN72369.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Recording Form (Not SMR): Armishaw A.. 2001. Defence of Britain Project Site Report Form. 23rd August 2001. (checked).
  • <2> Book: Buchan Innes G.. 1995. British Airfield Buildings of The Second World War. Midland Publishing Ltd. p.34 (unchecked).

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Location

Grid reference Centred SP 90248 66611 (20m by 22m) Central
Civil Parish IRCHESTER, North Northamptonshire (formerly Wellingborough District)

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Record last edited

Dec 1 2014 1:49PM

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