Monument record 8102/1 - WWII Fuel Dump, Aynho Park
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Summary
During WWII Aynho Park became the largest fuel dump in the midlands. Aerial photographs of the immediate post-War period show that the depot was concentrated on the eastern side of the park.
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Full Description
{1} During the war Aynho Park became the largest fuel dump in the midlands. Site included nissan huts, bunkers and concrete roads. Traces of military use still exist at Aynhoe in the walls and terraces of the west lawn and on the east side, which were constructed using some of the military rubbish/rubble.
{2} The depot is visible on RAF aerial photos taking up most of the eastern edge of the park.
<1> MCKEE H.;MCCULLOCH P., 1996, Aynhoe Park, 1696-1996, (checked) (Dissertation). SNN40801.
<2> Vertical Aerial Photograph, Historic England Aerial Photos: raf_106g_uk_1361_rs_4124, flown 3 April 1946; Accessed 11/10/2024 (Aerial Photograph(s)). SNN112695.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1>XY SNN40801 Dissertation: MCKEE H.;MCCULLOCH P.. 1996. Aynhoe Park, 1696-1996. (checked). [Mapped feature: #12884 During the war Aynho Park became the largest fuel dump in the midlands., ]
- <2> SNN112695 Aerial Photograph(s): Vertical Aerial Photograph. Historic England Aerial Photos: raf_106g_uk_1361_rs_4124, flown 3 April 1946; Accessed 11/10/2024.
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 516 325 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | AYNHO, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
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Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 11 2024 3:34PM
