Monument record 1292/5 - Bomb Store Site, Deenethorpe Airfield
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Summary
Second World War bomb store site for Deenethorpe Airfield. Bomb store sites were usually located at some distance from the airfield and all types of ordnance, including practice and live, was stored there. Possible protective earth banks are visible on lidar imagery.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} Bomb Store Site marked to the east of the airfield.
{2} Earthwork mounds visible on lidar imagery are likely to be the remains of earth banks constructed to provide some protection in case of accidental detonation of ordnance.
<1> Gibson M.L., 1982, Aviation In Northamptonshire: An Illustrated History, Deenethorpe Airfield plan (Book). SNN100276.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SNN100276 Book: Gibson M.L.. 1982. Aviation In Northamptonshire: An Illustrated History. N.C.C.(Libraries Service). Deenethorpe Airfield plan.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 9677 9093 (839m by 975m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | DEENETHORPE, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 25 2025 7:34PM
