Monument record 1291/1/18 - WW2 Dispersed Site 9, Grafton Underwood Airfield
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Summary
A Second World War dispersed site for Grafton Underwood Airfield visible on historical aerial photographs and modern lidar imagery. The specific function of the site is unknown. Lidar imagery suggests that some of the building foundations may survive, but the tree cover means that assessment of condition is difficult.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1, 2} A Second World War dispersed site for Grafton Underwood Airfield. The specific function of this site is unknown. Modern lidar imagery suggests that the building foundation/pads survive.
{3} Site No 9
<1> Vertical Aerial Photograph, HE AP: us_7ph_gp_loc309_v_5022 flown 22nd April 1944; Accessed 20/11/1944 (Aerial Photograph(s)). SNN112695.
<2> Vertical Aerial Photograph, APGB latest 25cm; Accessed 20/11/2024 (Aerial Photograph(s)). SNN112695.
<3> Gibson M.L., 1982, Aviation In Northamptonshire: An Illustrated History, Fig 311 (Book). SNN100276.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN112695 Aerial Photograph(s): Vertical Aerial Photograph. HE AP: us_7ph_gp_loc309_v_5022 flown 22nd April 1944; Accessed 20/11/1944.
- <2> SNN112695 Aerial Photograph(s): Vertical Aerial Photograph. APGB latest 25cm; Accessed 20/11/2024.
- <3> SNN100276 Book: Gibson M.L.. 1982. Aviation In Northamptonshire: An Illustrated History. N.C.C.(Libraries Service). Fig 311.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 9398 8117 (238m by 209m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LOWICK, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 25 2025 7:30PM
