Monument record 7109/11 - Dispersed site, Husbands Bosworth Airfield (RAF Site No 4)
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Summary
Dispersed site associated with the WWII airfield.
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
{1} RAF sleeping site No 4, a dispersed site shown to the south-east of the airfield. The accompanying key indicates that buildings at the RAF site included picket post, drying room, six officers' quarters buildings, ten sergeants' quarters, 22 airmens quarters, ablutions and latrines.
{3} There is no visible evidence of the site.
<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> 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.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 6689 8182 (177m by 206m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SIBBERTOFT, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
| 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
