Monument record 1294/1/30 - WW2 rubbish dump, RAF King's Cliffe

A WW2 rubbish pit was investigated in 2017. A range of finds, of both RAF and USAAF origin, and a large quantity of domestic refuse were recovered.

{1} Magnetometer scanning, metal detector survey and a test pit excavation were undertaken on the site of a probable WW2 rubbish dump at the former RAF Kings Cliffe Airbase.

The metal detector survey revealed that the area in the immediate vicinity of the dump was frequented by the base personnel and later, the German prisoners of war. The rubbish dump itself was confirmed as being used by the USAAF with the recovery of ordnance and aircraft parts dating to WW2. The aircraft parts recovered confirm the presence of specific aircraft types at the base, in particular the P51 Mustang and P38 Lightning, with the small number of cartridge cases revealing the types of weapon in use. Domestic refuse included items which had been imported from the USA. A dogtag was also found.

<1> Schofield, T P, Sommers, M, and Taylor, S, 2018, World War 2 Treasure Hunters' TV Series RAF Kings Cliffe Kings Cliffe, Northamptonshire, Magnetometer Scanning, Metal Detector Survey and Test Pit Reports (Report). SNN112419.

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Aug 9 2021 4:07PM