Record Details

NHER Number:57235
Type of record:Monument
Name:Possible site of World War Two rubbish dump

Summary

Possible site of World War Two rubbish dump. It is said that in this area during World War Two there was a huge rubbish dump for the nearby USAAF Attlebridge airfield (NHER 3063).

Images - none

Location

Grid Reference:TG 1174 1363
Map Sheet:TG11SW
Parish:WESTON LONGVILLE, BROADLAND, NORFOLK

Full description

May 2012.
It is said (S1) that in this area during World War Two there was a huge rubbish dump for the nearby USAAF Attlebridge airfield (NHER 3063). It has been described as a 'huge cliff', with military vehicles reversing up to it and tipping rubbish.
D. Gurney (HES), 8 May 2012.

Monument Types

  • REFUSE DISPOSAL SITE (World War Two - 1939 AD to 1945 AD)

Associated Finds - none

Protected Status - none

Sources and further reading

<S1>*Verbal Communication: Peter Woodcock. 2012. Verbal communication from Mr Peter Woodcock.

Related records

3063Parent of: Attlebridge World War Two Airfield (Monument)
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