Monument record 7431/0/1 - WWII Searchlight Battery
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Summary
The site of a World War II searchlight battery. The site is know to have had a generator and Nissen huts. It was probably constructed between 1939 and 1945 but the site had been destroyed by the time of the Defence of Britain survey. The site is located at Abthorpe.
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Full Description
{1} Armishaw records oral report from an Abthorpe resident. Site under cultivation; no visible remains reported. Searchlight was located in centre of field. Sketch plan of arrangement of searchlight and associated huts and generator.
{2} The site of a World War II searchlight battery. The site is know to have had a generator and Nissen huts. It was probably constructed between 1939 and 1945 but the site had been destroyed by the time of the Defence of Britain survey. The site is located… [source locates site 10m to the south of given ngr].
<1> Armishaw A., 2000, Defence of Britain Report Forms, (unchecked) (Notes). SNN101419.
<2> Migrated Defence of Britain Project database record originally compiled from various sources (Database). SNN112922.
<3> Historic England, Undated, Defence of Britain, DEB01 (Archive). SNN112947.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN101419 Notes: Armishaw A.. 2000. Defence of Britain Report Forms. (unchecked).
- <2> SNN112922 Database: Migrated Defence of Britain Project database record originally compiled from various sources.
- <3> SNN112947 Archive: Historic England. Undated. Defence of Britain. Historic England Archive. DEB01.
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 6460 4646 (point) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ABTHORPE, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 1412727
Record last edited
Jan 31 2025 10:00AM
