Monument record MLI50912 - STURGATE AIRFIELD
Summary
STURGATE AIRFIELD
Type and Period (3)
- AIRFIELD (Second World War to Mid 20th Century - 1944 AD to 1964 AD)
- AIRFIELD (Second World War to Mid 20th Century - 1944 AD to 1964 AD)
- FIRING RANGE (Second World War to Mid 20th Century - 1944 AD to 1964 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
STURGATE AIRFIELD WAS OPENED IN 1944 AND CLOSED IN 1946. IT WAS REOPENED IN 1952 AND WAS USED BY THE US AIR FORCE UNTIL 1964, WHEN IT WAS CLOSED. IT NOW SURVIVES AS CROPMARK AND STONEWORK REMAINS. THE REMAINS INCLUDE THE FIRING RANGE. {1}{2}
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SLI1060 Bibliographic Reference: T.N. Hancock. 1978. Bomber County. PP76,89,90,95,127.
- <2> SLI3613 Map: Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England. 1992-1996. National Mapping Programme. SK8888:LI.11.2.1,1992, .
- <3> SLI181 Aerial Photograph: COLE, C.. 1993-2002. InnerVisions Business Presentations. 195/0797/18A,1997, .
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 8819 8802 (2616m by 2220m) Centre |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HEAPHAM, WEST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
| Civil Parish | UPTON, WEST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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