Monument record MLI90562 - Fulney Park Camp, Low Fulney, Spalding
Summary
Part of Fulney Park was used as a Prisoner of War camp during 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 1952 AD?)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Part of Fulney Park was used as a Prisoner of War camp during the Second World War. In the official government numbering it was camp 153 and referred to as Fulney Park Camp, Spalding. It is recorded as a dispersed German working camp. {1}
The camp is depicted on the 6" Ordnance Survey map of the early 1950's. {2}
One part of this dispersed camp was originally built for use by the Army for communications and other purposes. This part of the camp only became a PoW Camp after the Second World War ended. The Camp Superintendent was a Mr Godman. After its closure in about 1952, it was returned to the original land owner. Some ex PoWs continued working on the farm, whilst others remained in the district. There were mainly Germans and Ukrainians, but also some other displaced people from Europe who had been conscripted by the Nazis during the war and were residing the UK. This information is from a resident whose family were employed at Fulney House, who lived on the farm and, therefore, has personal knowledge of the site. {3}
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SLI10427 Unpublished Document: Thomas, Roger J. C.. 2003. Prisoner of War Camps (1939 - 1948). p.32.
- <2> SLI3659 Map: OS. 1956. OS 6 INCH SERIES. TF2722.
- <3> SLI13404 Verbal Communication: I. B.. 2011. Information from a former resident of Low Fulney area. 02/10/2011.
Map
Location
Grid reference | Centred TF 2675 2282 (142m by 122m) Estimated from sources |
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Civil Parish | SPALDING, SOUTH HOLLAND, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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