Monument record 7109/6 - Dispersed site, Husbands Bosworth Airfield (Sick Quarters)
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Summary
Dispersed site associated with the WWII airfield.
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
{1} Sick quarters dispersed site shown to the south-east of the airfield.
{2} Sick quarters sites typical included picket post, sick quarters, annexe, ward blocks, mortuary,
air-raid shelters.
{3} Modern aerial photography indicates areas of hard-standing for former buildings still survive.
{4} Stanton shelter recorded at SP66128199.
Pillbox Study Group, Unknown, Pillbox Study Group, e27739 (Website). SNN111964.
<1> Air Ministry, 1945, Site Record Plan Husband's Bosworth (Drawing). SNN112276.
<2> Francis, P, Flagg, R, and Crisp, G, Nine Thousand Miles of Concrete: A Review of Second World War temporary airfields in England
A review of Second World War
temporary airfields in England, p. 20 (Report). SNN112274.
<3> Info Terra Ltd; Blue Sky; Tele Atlas, Google Earth Imagery (Aerial Photograph(s)). SNN112277.
Sources/Archives (4)
- --- SNN111964 Website: Pillbox Study Group. Unknown. Pillbox Study Group. http://www.pillbox-study-group.org.uk/. e27739.
- <1> SNN112276 Drawing: Air Ministry. 1945. Site Record Plan Husband's Bosworth. May 1945. AM DWG 1882/45. Air Ministry.
- <2> SNN112274 Report: Francis, P, Flagg, R, and Crisp, G. Nine Thousand Miles of Concrete: A Review of Second World War temporary airfields in England A review of Second World War temporary airfields in England. Airfield Research Group. Historic England. p. 20.
- <3> SNN112277 Aerial Photograph(s): Info Terra Ltd; Blue Sky; Tele Atlas. Google Earth Imagery. See individual references.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 6607 8201 (110m by 163m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SULBY, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 20 2025 4:12PM
