Monument record 8677/1 - WW2 Military Camp, Knuston Hall Park
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Summary
A Second World War military camp is located within Knuston Hall park and was visible on historical aerial photographs. The camp was used by The British and Canadian Armies as a transport depot.
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Full Description
{1-3} A Second World War military camp is located within Knuston Hall park and was mapped as part of the Bedford Borough NMP project from historical aerial photographs. The camp was used by The British and Canadian Armies as a transport depot and it was also nearby to Irchester Railway Station [HER 6124/1/18]. All buildings have been demolished
<1> Vertical Aerial Photograph, US-7PH-GP-LOC137 1003 02-JAN-1944 (Aerial Photograph(s)). SNN112695.
<2> Vertical Aerial Photograph, US/7PH/GP/LOC137 1003 02-JAN-1944 (Aerial Photograph(s)). SNN112695.
<3> History of Knuston Hall, Last Accessed 25-MAR-2019 (Website). SNN106034.
<4> Bedford Borough Council HER, Undated, Bedford Borough NMP, MD003015 (Archive). SNN113023.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SNN112695 Aerial Photograph(s): Vertical Aerial Photograph. US-7PH-GP-LOC137 1003 02-JAN-1944.
- <2> SNN112695 Aerial Photograph(s): Vertical Aerial Photograph. US/7PH/GP/LOC137 1003 02-JAN-1944.
- <3> SNN106034 Website: History of Knuston Hall. www.knustonhall.org.uk/history.htm. Last Accessed 25-MAR-2019.
- <4> SNN113023 Archive: Bedford Borough Council HER. Undated. Bedford Borough NMP. Historic England Archive. MD003015.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 9344 6586 (294m by 406m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | IRCHESTER, North Northamptonshire (formerly Wellingborough District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 1625211
Record last edited
Feb 17 2025 6:26PM
