Monument record MDR15790 - WWII RAF officer and airman living quarters (site of), Ashbourne Airfield, Osmaston
Type and Period (2)
- NISSEN HUT (Second World War - 1942 AD to 1945 AD)
- MAYCRETE HUT (Second World War - 1942 AD to 1945 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
The site of the World War Two Royal Air Force Site Number 6 associated with the nearby Ashbourne Airfield [SMR 333] is situated in the trees on the right of the road heading to Osmaston; a short distance from the Instructional Site [SMR 24008]. This site contained the living quarters for officers and airmen in the form of Nissen or Maycrete-type huts. (1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDR23540 Bibliographic reference: Ryan, N & Percy, C. 2007. A tale of two airfields, RAF Ashbourne and RAF Darley Moor. p. 123.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 1936 4452 (263m by 235m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ASHBOURNE, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Sep 25 2017 3:24PM