Monument record MDR15797 - Aviation fuel storage installation, Darely Moor Airfield, Yeaveley
Type and Period (2)
- FUEL DEPOT (Second World War to Unknown - 1942 AD)
- AIRCRAFT PICKETING POINT (Second World War to Unknown - 1942 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Two buildings, one with a ridged roof-line and the other, a flat roofed structure, run alongside the road. These buildings along with a low walled enclosure were part of the 48,000 gallon aviation fuel storage installation. The hut base visible nearest the access track was the picket post for this location. These are the last visible remains at Darley Moor to be seen today. (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 1680 4150 (115m by 100m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | YEAVELEY, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Jul 7 2015 8:34AM