Monument record STN 157 - Site of Second World War camp
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Summary
A Second World War camp, comprising tents and huts, is visible as a group of structures on aerial photographs taken in June 1945. It may have provided accommodation for military troops, or for forestry workers. Later aerial photographs show that all the tents and huts were removed by April 1947.
Location
| Grid reference | Not recorded |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | Not recorded |
| Civil Parish | SANTON DOWNHAM, FOREST HEATH, SUFFOLK |
Map
No mapped location recorded.
Type and Period (5)
Full Description
November 2017. 'Brecks from Above' and Breckland National Mapping Programme.
A Second World War camp, comprising tents and huts, is visible as a group of structures on aerial photographs taken in June 1945 (S1). It may have provided accommodation for military troops, or for forestry workers. Later aerial photographs show that all the tents and huts were removed by April 1947 (S2).
S. Tremlett (Norfolk Historic Environment Service), 3rd November 2017.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jan 12 2018 2:11PM