Monument record MDR3260 - Observation Tower, west bank of Carsington Reservoir, Carsington
Type and Period (1)
- BOMBING RANGE OBSERVATION POST (Second World War - 1939 AD to 1945 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
During WWII, a field east of Shiningford Farm was used as a bombing range. A red brick observation tower dates to this period of use. (1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDR10378 Index: Wildgoose, M (NDAT). 1976. 3674. 3674.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 2466 5237 (7m by 6m) (Approximate) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CARSINGTON, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 6 2015 2:59PM