Monument record MDR11378 - World War II army installations (site of), Derby Racecourse
Type and Period (3)
- ARMY CAMP (Second World War - 1939 AD to 1939 AD)
- ANTI AIRCRAFT BATTERY (Second World War - 1939 AD to 1939 AD)
- BARRAGE BALLOON SITE (Second World War - 1939 AD to 1939 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
Derby Racecourse was used by the army for the duration of World War II. An encampment was constructed, anti-aircraft batteries built, and anti-aircraft barrage balloons were moored in the grounds. An east-west footpath which pre-dated the racecourse became the main access route for the installations. The 25" Ordnance Survey map of 1947 shows the position of the encampment and anti-aircraft batteries. (1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDR19816 Unpublished document: Sheppard, R (TPAU). 2006. An Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment of Derby Racecourse.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 36194 37318 (339m by 276m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | DERBY, DERBY, DERBYSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Nov 28 2023 1:24PM