Building record 7050/1/6 - Probable WWII gymnasium, RAF Desborough Communal site
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Summary
A Second World War building constructed from concrete and asbestos. The plan for the site suggests that this was used as a gymnasium.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1} Large workshop of brick and concrete render construction with pitched roofs of corrugated metal construction.
{2} A WWII site plan suggests that this building was a gymnasium.
<1> Ellison, M., 1996, SMR report form, (unchecked) (SMR Report Form). SNN49272.
<2> Air Ministry, 1939-45, Desborough Record Site Plan. Dispersed Sites (Plan). SNN117020.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 80342 84959 (37m by 36m) Possible |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | STOKE ALBANY |
| Unitary Authority | North Northamptonshire |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 23 2026 12:54PM
