Monument record MLI82379 - RAF North Witham
Summary
RAF North Witham.
Type and Period (2)
- AIRFIELD (Second World War to Mid 20th Century - 1942 AD to 1956 AD)
- BOMB STORE (Second World War to Mid 20th Century - 1942 AD to 1956 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
The construction of RAF North Witham began in 1942, with the base opening in December 1943. The base operated throughout the remainder of the Second World War and until its eventual closure in 1956. {1}{2}
During a site visit to Twyford Woods, concrete runways, earthern banks of bombs stores together with the concrete foundations of other buildings associated with RAF North Witham were recorded. {3}
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SLI1060 Bibliographic Reference: T.N. Hancock. 1978. Bomber County. p.124.
- <2> SLI7228 Bibliographic Reference: Otter, P. 1996. Lincolnshire Airfields in the Second World War. pp.42-3.
- <3> SLI7229 Report: Archaeological Project Services. 2001. Twyford Wood.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 946 225 (1779m by 2612m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | COLSTERWORTH, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
| Civil Parish | NORTH WITHAM, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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