Monument record 7966/0/2 - Possible Searchlight Battery
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Summary
World War II searchlight emplacement. The site can been seen in the cropmarks. It was probably constructed between 1939 and 1945 but has since been destroyed. Cropmarks have also been noted in this area by the Archaeological Field Investigators (AMIE: 345302, 345664) and could be this searchlight emplacement. It was located south of Cogenhoe.
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Full Description
{1} World War II searchlight emplacement. The site can been seen in the cropmarks. It was probably constructed between 1939 and 1945 but has since been destroyed. Cropmarks have also been noted in this area by the Archaeological Field Investigators (AMIE: 345302, 345664) and could be this searchlight emplacement. It was located south of Cogenhoe.
<1> Migrated Defence of Britain Project database record originally compiled from various sources (Database). SNN112922.
<2> Historic England, Undated, Defence of Britain, DEB01 (Archive). SNN112947.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SP 8240 6006 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BRAFIELD ON THE GREEN, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 1412417
Record last edited
Feb 4 2025 8:34PM
