Monument record 7109/8 - Dispersed site, Husbands Bosworth Airfield (Mess Site No 2)
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Summary
Dispersed site associated with the WWII airfield.
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1} Mess Site No 2, a dispersed site shown to the south-east of the airfield. The accompanying key indicates that buildings at the mess site included Officers Mess, Commanding Officer'ss Quarters and Office, Officers shower block, Sergeants mess and shower block, A/M's showers and latrines, fuel compound and dining room.
{3} Modern aerial photography indicates some buildings and tracks may still survive.
<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 (3)
- <1>XY SNN112276 Drawing: Air Ministry. 1945. Site Record Plan Husband's Bosworth. May 1945. AM DWG 1882/45. Air Ministry. [Mapped feature: #83168 Extent of dispersed site in WW2, ]
- <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 6656 8189 (214m by 210m) |
|---|---|
| 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
