Monument record MLI90553 - Horbling Camp
Summary
Horbling Camp was a Prisoner of War Camp in the Second World War.
Type and Period (2)
- PRISONER OF WAR CAMP (Second World War to Mid 20th Century - 1940 AD? to 1948 AD?)
- HOSTEL (Mid 20th Century - 1948 AD? to 1950 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Horbling Camp was a prisoner of war camp during the Second World War. This camp is an example of a 'Standard Camp'. In the official government numbering it was camp number 80 and referred to as Horbling Camp, Sleaford. It is recorded as a German Working Camp. {1}
The Camp is visible on the OS 6 inch map of the early 1950's. {2}
The site is now occupied by modern housing. {3}
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SLI10427 Unpublished Document: Thomas, Roger J. C.. 2003. Prisoner of War Camps (1939 - 1948). p.26.
- <2> SLI3659 Map: OS. 1956. OS 6 INCH SERIES. TF1234.
- <3> SLI8729 Map: Ordnance Survey. 2002. Land-Line Digital Map. Digital. Digital. 1:2500. TF1234.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 12107 35009 (214m by 275m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HORBLING, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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