Record Details

NHER Number:55095
Type of record:Monument
Name:Site of World War Two water tank

Summary

In July 2009 a programme of building recording was undertaken for a World War Two water tank.

Images - none

Location

Grid Reference:TL 7094 9035
Map Sheet:TL79SW
Parish:FELTWELL, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK

Full description

July-August 2009. Building Survey.
Survey of World War II water tank at RAF Feltwell, prior to redevelopment of site.
This structure was located 70m north-east of the old parade ground parallel to Oxford Road. The tank was buried beneath 0.85m of topsoil and consisted of a square of concrete measuring 7.88m squared. There was a manhole in the south-east corner which was flush with the topsoil level. Beneath the manhole was a series of rungs for entry to the tank. Several small features may have been stand points or could be linked to the construction of the tank. A metal reinforcing rod was also located along the southern edge of the slab.
See report (S1) for further details.
An archive associated with this work has been deposited with Norwich Castle Museum (NWHCM : 2010.47).
S. Howard (HES), 17 February 2011. Amended by P. Watkins (HES), 28 July 2023.

Monument Types

  • WATER TANK (World War Two - 1939 AD to 1945 AD)

Associated Finds - none

Protected Status - none

Sources and further reading

<S1>Unpublished Contractor Report: Brooks, R. 2009. Building Recording Report. Air-raid shelter, bulk fuel installation and water tank, RAF Feltwell. December. 2009/233.

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4942Part of: RAF Feltwell Airfield (Monument)
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