Monument record MLI20224 - Holbeach Range
Summary
Bombing and gunnery range on the tidal flats to the north-east of Holbeach.
Type and Period (1)
- BOMBING RANGE (Early 20th Century to 21st Century - 1928 AD to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Holbeach range was a bombing and gunnery range, opened in 1928 and still in use, with a variety of land-based targets, buoys and moored boats. A small landing ground also existed. {1}{2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI1060 Bibliographic Reference: T.N. Hancock. 1978. Bomber County. p.120.
- <2> SLI173 Aerial Photograph: 1945-84. CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY COLLECTION. PB24-5, 1955.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 429 338 (202m by 208m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HOLBEACH, SOUTH HOLLAND, LINCOLNSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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