Site Event/Activity record ELI7118 - Excavation of an Avro Lancaster Crash Site, Swayfield
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 982 231 (100m by 100m) (Estimated from sources) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SWAYFIELD, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
Technique(s)
- Non-archaeological Excavation
Organisation
Colin Lee
Date
From 12 Aug 2006 to 12 Aug 2006 (on)
Description
An excavation was undertaken to recover the remains of an Avro Lancaster aircraft, that crashed on the 30th of March 1945, on land to the north-west of Swayfield. Many small, fragmentary and corroded parts of the aircraft were found, although various recognisable fragments were also located, including a propeller blade, the upper gun turret and remains of items from the instrument panel. {1}
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Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SLI10957 Report: Defence Estates. 2006. Revealing the Pathfinder: Excavation of Avro Lancaster PB911, Swayfield. -.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- MLI89212 Avro Lancaster Aircraft Crash Site, Swayfield (Monument)
Record last edited
Aug 13 2021 2:34PM