Monument record 8115/1 - Brigstock Camp
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Summary
The camp was established in the 1920s as a training camp for emigrants to Canada. It was used as an army camp during WWII and as temporary accommodation for steelworkers based at Corby in the 1960s.
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Full Description
{2}In 1928 it was announced that Brigstock Camp was to be opened as a emigration camp for Canadians where they could learn self sufficiency. In October 1930 its closure was announced. It had become a centre for trouble. In August 1939 it was announced that it would be refurbished as an army camp. After other uses, mostly army connected it was sold at auction in 1960. (MORE),
{1}Camp probably that depicted on current OS maps as `Brigstock Camp (smallholding)'. Information from B Bellamy in November 1997 suggest that this camp was established in the 1930's or earlier for training of prospective Canadian emigrant in industrial/agricultural skills. It was reputedly not used as a POW camp during WW2.
<1> ORAL REPORT TO SMR, (unchecked) (Oral Report). SNN50293.
<2> WILSON J., 1996, TWENTIETH CENTURY NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, CHANGE AND CONTINUITY IN NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COMUNITI, (unchecked) (Book). SNN46888.
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Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (22)
- Parent of: Building of undetermind function (Monument) (8115/1/11)
- Parent of: Buildings along eastern perimeter of site, Brigstock Camp (Monument) (8115/1/22)
- Parent of: Buildings shown on 1963 OS plan (Monument) (8115/1/13)
- Parent of: Demolished wooden barrack block (Monument) (8115/1/6)
- Parent of: Derelict Huts (Monument) (8115/1/7)
- Parent of: Engine house for the possible gas decontamination centre (Monument) (8115/1/2)
- Parent of: Pillbox, Brigstock Camp (Monument) (8115/1/18)
- Parent of: Pillbox, Brigstock Camp (Monument) (8115/1/19)
- Parent of: Pillbox, Brigstock Camp (Monument) (8115/1/20)
- Parent of: Possible Administative/HQ Hut (Monument) (8115/1/15)
- Parent of: Possible Decontamination Block (Monument) (8115/1/1)
- Parent of: Possible Kitchen or mess officer buildings (Monument) (8115/1/16)
- Parent of: Possible Service block (Monument) (8115/1/9)
- Parent of: Probable Garage or Vehicle Workshop (Monument) (8115/1/12)
- Parent of: Probable Garage or Workshop (Monument) (8115/1/17)
- Parent of: Stanton Air Raid Shelter (Monument) (8115/1/3)
- Parent of: Structures of Undetermind Function (Monument) (8115/1/10)
- Parent of: Structures, now demolished (Monument) (8115/1/4)
- Parent of: Two Air Raid Shelters (Monument) (8115/1/8)
- Parent of: Water tower on northen perimeter (Monument) (8115/1/21)
- Parent of: Wooden Huts (Monument) (8115/1/5)
- Parent of: Wooden Hutting (Monument) (8115/1/14)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SP 9354 8638 (point) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BRIGSTOCK, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 28 2024 3:41PM
