Monument record 1296/2/2 - WWII bomb bays
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{1} The bomb bays comprised four concrete ramps rising to a height of approx 0.65m above present ground level, each divided from the other by an earthen mound mound measuring up to 1.6m. A low wall constructed in English bond and comprising predominantly pinkish-red London bricks bounded with a hard pale grey-white mortar extended along the full length of the front of the loading bays into which iron loops each measuring 0.11m in diameter were set at regular intervals of 0.9m. Concrete coping slabs up to 0.17m thick ran along the top of the wall. The bomb bays were linked to the nearby Nissen huts by concrete trackways.
<1> Dawson, M. & Leigh, D.J., 2012, A Programme of Archaeological Observation, Investigation and Recording on Land at Chelveston Renewable Energy Park, Northamptonshire, P.6 (checked) (Report). SNN108659.
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- <1> SNN108659 Report: Dawson, M. & Leigh, D.J.. 2012. A Programme of Archaeological Observation, Investigation and Recording on Land at Chelveston Renewable Energy Park, Northamptonshire. Northamptonshire Archaeology Fieldwork Reports. 12/173. Northants Archaeology. P.6 (checked).
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 0098 6953 (58m by 89m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CHELVESTON CUM CALDECOTT, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Apr 5 2013 11:33AM
