Site of First World War military airfield at Braintree Green (EHER 19345)
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Summary
The site of a First World War airfield at Braintree Green in use from 1917 until 1918. It was a Third Class Royal Flying Corps airfield used by 39 Squadron probably as part of its Home Defence duties. The airfield was created by removing dividing hedges of eight fields from Stamfords and Slamsey Farms.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 7376 2158 (675m by 745m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT NOTLEY, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import:
Six fields in pasture from Stamfords Farm and two from Slamsey Farm had the dividing hedges removed in late 1916 to form a Third Class flying field for RFC 39 Sqn operational from January 1917. Little of its wartime use is recorded and it returned to the farmland in October 1918. <1>
This site is now bisected by the A120 and A131 roads. In view of its limited wartime use and current situation, there is likely to be little, if any, remaining evidence, above or below ground, to suggest this site's wartime use. <2>
In use from November 1918. No other dates known. <3>
Sources
- <1> SEX59856 Bibliographic reference: Doyle, P.. 1997. Fields of the First: History of Aircraft Landing Grounds in Essex Used During the First World War.
- <2> SEX59857 DESC TEXT: Pratt, N.. 2001. WWI airfield management recommendations and archaeological potential.
- <3> SEX76093 Webpage: Airfields of Britain Conservation Trust, Airfield Finder.
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Other References
- NRHE identifier: 1512980
- National Monuments Record: TL 72 SW 51