Monument record MDR15782 - Watch tower or control tower (approximate site of), Ashbourne Airfield, Ashbourne
Type and Period (1)
- CONTROL TOWER (Second World War to Unknown - 1942 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Site of the watch tower, or in modern terms, control tower, just before a group of trees and in front of a modern unit, where the forecourt has been concreted. Also in the area were the parachute store, fire tinder shed and a variety of other buildings whose functions were essential to the running of the station. (1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDR23540 Bibliographic reference: Ryan, N & Percy, C. 2007. A tale of two airfields, RAF Ashbourne and RAF Darley Moor.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 1947 4535 (84m by 84m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ASHBOURNE, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Nov 18 2024 10:25AM