Monument record 7050/2/6 - WWII dispersed site (W/T transmitting Site and Site 4), RAF Desborough
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Summary
The Second World War dispersed 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. The sites were located on the east side of Stoke Road but the area has been redeveloped for housing.
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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.
{3} Photograph of remaining buildings prior to development.
<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.
<3> Hunt, L, 2010, An archaeological desk-based assessment for Land to the North of Desborough, Northamptonshire, p. 24 (Report). SNN114662.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1>XY SNN117020 Plan: Air Ministry. 1939-45. Desborough Record Site Plan. Dispersed Sites. Plan No. 5935/45. [Mapped features: #89016 W/T Transmitting site, ; #89017 Site 4, ]
- <2> SNN115011 Oral Report: Northamptonshire HER. Unknown. Oral information, correspondence (not archived) or staff comments. Inf Chris Lowe 19/03/2026.
- <3> SNN114662 Report: Hunt, L. 2010. An archaeological desk-based assessment for Land to the North of Desborough, Northamptonshire. University of Leicester Fieldwork Reports. 2010-181. ULAS. p. 24.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 8018 8465 (248m by 259m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| 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
