Monument record 7050/2/4 - WWII dispersed site (WAAF Site 1), RAF Desborough
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Summary
The Second World War dispersed WAAF Site 1 for RAF Desborough included quarters for Airwomen. The site was located on the west side of Stoke Road. It is now an industrial site and no buildings are known to survive.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} WAAF (Women's Auxiliary Air Force) Site 1 contains quarters for Airwomen.
<1> Air Ministry, 1939-45, Desborough Record Site Plan. Dispersed Sites (Plan). SNN117020.
<2> Northamptonshire HER, Unknown, Oral information, correspondence (not archived) or staff comments, Inf Chris Lowe 19/03/2026 (Oral Report). SNN115011.
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Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 7984 8473 (325m by 435m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | DESBOROUGH |
| Unitary Authority | North Northamptonshire |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 23 2026 3:17PM
