Monument record 1291/1/8 - Communal Site No 3, Grafton Park Wood
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Summary
The site of the communal and living quarters for personnel working at Grafton Underwood airfield. The remains of blast shelters & concrete roads appear to be the only surviving elements.
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Full Description
{1}Apart from several brick blast shelters in fair to poor condition and traces of roads/ tracks there appeared to be little or no other standing remains from 'Site no.3, Communal'. The site is overgrown and lies in the middle of Grafton Park Wood,
{2}Site no. 3: CommunalRecord site plan no.:Type: BS:D.W.G. no.:
<1> Cadman G., 2014, 20th Century Military Archaeology in Northamptonshire: Logs 1, 2 & 3, p.14 (unchecked) (Report). SNN104868.
<2> 1944, RECORD SITE PLANS, 3297/44 & 3296/44 (Plan). SNN39877.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 9336 8145 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GRAFTON UNDERWOOD, North Northamptonshire (formerly Kettering District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 24 2021 11:58AM
