Monument record MLI116407 - Second World War Activity, St Vincent's House, Grantham
Summary
Features relating to the use of St Vincent's House as an RAF headquartes during the Second World War.
Type and Period (3)
- TRENCH (Second World War - 1939 AD to 1945 AD)
- EMERGENCY WATER SUPPLY (Second World War - 1939 AD to 1945 AD)
- RADIO MAST ? (Second World War - 1939 AD to 1945 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Features relating to the use of St Vincent's House as an RAF headquarters during the Second World War were revealed in 2011-2, during a research project comprising geophysical survey and test pitting. The project was designed in large part to investigate the rumoured existence of an underground bunker, possibly used as an operations control room for bombing raids by 5 Bomber Group, famous for planning the Dambusters raids. No evidence for an underground bunker was revealed, and it was thought likely that all parts of the former operations room were above ground, in the area to the north-east of the tennis court, but have been removed since the end of the war. Various other features were revealed, however, including the remains of an air-raid trench, an emergency water supply, a concrete plinth for what may have been a radio mast, and several wall foundations and compacted surfaces for possible former structures. Small quantities of 20th century finds were recovered from most of the test pits; although largely representing modern detritus, this assemblage included some pieces that were clearly associated with the site's use in the Second World War, including fragments of a NAAFI white ceramic mug, strands of barbed wire and a military-green painted metal note or sign holder. {1}{2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI15614 Report: Grantham Archaeology Group. 2015. St Vincent's House, St Vincent's Road, Grantham. GAG site code: SVG10.
- <2> SLI15615 Archive: Grantham Archaeology Group. 2015. St Vincent's House, St Vincent's Road, Grantham. LCNCC 2010.52.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 9247 3511 (78m by 41m) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GRANTHAM, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Related Events/Activities (2)
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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