Monument record 8531/1 - Military Camp in Kingthorn Wood

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Summary

Documentary evidence of a WWII encampment in Kingthorn Wood.

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

{1} "Tanks parked on the village green - belonged to Canadian troops on manoeuvres with soldiers camping in Kingthorn Wood".


<1> Northamptonshire Women's Institute, 1992, Northamptonshire Within Living Memory, p.189-90 (unchecked) (Chapter). SNN39673.

<2> Cadman G., 2014, 20th Century Military Archaeology in Northamptonshire: Logs 1, 2 & 3, v.11 p.12 (unchecked) (Report). SNN104868.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Chapter: Northamptonshire Women's Institute. 1992. Northamptonshire Within Living Memory. Countryside Books. p.189-90 (unchecked).
  • <2> Report: Cadman G.. 2014. 20th Century Military Archaeology in Northamptonshire: Logs 1, 2 & 3. N.C.C.. v.11 p.12 (unchecked).

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Location

Grid reference SP 661 489 (point) Approximate
Civil Parish GREENS NORTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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  • None recorded

Record last edited

Dec 13 2024 11:24AM

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