Record Details
| NHER Number: | 57488 |
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| Type of record: | Monument |
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| Name: | Possible World War Two structure or compound |
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Summary
A possible World War Two structure or compound is visible on aerial photographs to the north of Hargham Heath, Quidenham. Although sited nearly 3km to the north-east, it is possible that this structure may have been related to Snetterton airfield (NHER 9068).
Images - none
Location
| Grid Reference: | TM 0300 9260 |
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| Map Sheet: | TM09SW |
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| Parish: | QUIDENHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
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Full description
December 2012. Norfolk NMP.
A possible World War Two structure or compound is visible on aerial photographs (S1-S2) to the north of Hargham Heath, Quidenham. Although sited nearly 3km to the north-east, it is possible that this structure may have been related to Snetterton airfield (NHER 9068).
The compound itself is centred on TM 0301 9259 and measures approximately 10m by 7m. A former track, visible as a parchmark on the photographs, is visible connecting the site with Hargham Road to the north-west.
E. Ford (NMP), 5 December 2012.
Monument Types
- AIRFIELD DEFENCE SITE? (World War Two - 1939 AD to 1945 AD)
- STRUCTURE (World War Two - 1939 AD to 1945 AD)
Associated Finds - none
Protected Status - none
Sources and further reading
| <S1> | Vertical Aerial Photograph: RAF. 1946. RAF 3G/TUD/UK/101 6213-4 30-MAR-1946 (NMR). |
| <S2> | Vertical Aerial Photograph: RAF. 1947. RAF CPE/UK/1918 3164-5 09-JAN-1947 (NMR). |
Related records
| 9068 | Part of: Snetterton and Eccles Road Airfields (Monument) |