Monument record 7050/2/5 - WWII dispersed site (WAAF Site 2), RAF Desborough
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Summary
The Second World War dispersed WAAF Site 2 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} W/T Transmitting Site and Site 4 for RAF Desborough included a W/T transmitting building and aerials and quarters for Officers Sergeants and Airmen.
<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 8005 8475 (87m by 90m) |
|---|---|
| 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
