Building record MNN173609 - WWII Blister Hangar, south of Whiston Road
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Summary
A type of transportable aircraft hangar patented by Miskins and Sons in 1939. The arched hangar was constructed of steel or wooden ribs and generally clad in steel sheets. The hangar did not require any foundations and could be anchored by iron stakes. This example may have originated from Denton Airfield and retains the wooden frame and much of the original cladding.
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Full Description
{1} A WWII blister hangar south of Whiston Road. The wooden frame and much of the original cladding survive although it is in some disrepair. The hangar is ex situ (possibly from Denton Airfield).
<1> Vaughan, R, 2022, The Cogenhoe Blister Hangar (Note). SNN116935.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SNN116935 Note: Vaughan, R. 2022. The Cogenhoe Blister Hangar.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 8423 6089 (18m by 19m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | COGENHOE AND WHISTON |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 30 2025 9:20AM
