Monument record 1296/1/14 - Dispersed Site 4, Chelveston Airfield
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Summary
The Second World War dispersed Site 4 for RAF Chelveston was visible on historical aerial photographs. It was originally the accommodation quarters for the airmen working at the airfield prior to the USAAF taking over in 1942. No buildings remain extant, though the road through the site and some building footings are visible.
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Full Description
{1-3}The Second World War dispersed Site 4 for RAF Chelveston was visible on historical aerial photographs and was mapped as part of the Bedford Borough NMP project. Site 4 is centred at SP 99001 67238 and was originally the accommodation quarters for the airmen working at the airfield prior to the USAAF taking over in 1942. No buildings remain extant, though the road through the site and some building footings are visible.
<1> Royal Air Force, 1940s, RAF Vertical Aerial Photographs, RAF/CPE/UK/1925 RS 4260-4261 16-JAN-2019 (Aerial Photograph(s)). SNN105266.
<2> Vertical Aerial Photograph, Next Perspectives APGB Imagery SP9867/SP9967 01-JUN-2014 (Aerial Photograph(s)). SNN112695.
<3> RAF Chelveston Record Site Plan 4386/44 (Plan). SNN112696.
<4> Bedford Borough Council HER, Undated, Bedford Borough NMP, MD003015 (Archive). SNN113023.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SNN105266 Aerial Photograph(s): Royal Air Force. 1940s. RAF Vertical Aerial Photographs. RAF 1994?. RAF/CPE/UK/1925 RS 4260-4261 16-JAN-2019.
- <2> SNN112695 Aerial Photograph(s): Vertical Aerial Photograph. Next Perspectives APGB Imagery SP9867/SP9967 01-JUN-2014.
- <3> SNN112696 Plan: RAF Chelveston Record Site Plan 4386/44.
- <4> SNN113023 Archive: Bedford Borough Council HER. Undated. Bedford Borough NMP. Historic England Archive. MD003015.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
Grid reference | Centred SP 9899 6717 (313m by 331m) |
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Civil Parish | HIGHAM FERRERS, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 1623789
Record last edited
Feb 17 2025 6:28PM