Second World War dispersed mess site, Matching Green Airfield, near Rookwood Hall (EHER 16588)
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Summary
Ancillary site associated with the Second World War airfield. A 1996 survey determined that this was an unusually well preserved site and should be preserved accordingly.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 5594 1091 (363m by 215m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ABBESS BEAUCHAMP AND BERNERS RODING, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX |
Type and Period
- MESS (Second World War to 21st century - 1939 AD to 2050 AD)
- DISPERSED SITE (Second World War to 21st century - 1939 AD to 2050 AD)
- NISSEN HUT (Second World War to 21st century - 1939 AD to 2050 AD)
- WATER TOWER (Second World War to 21st century - 1939 AD to 2050 AD)
- ROMNEY HUT (Second World War to 21st century - 1939 AD to 2050 AD)
Description
Mess site associated with the WWII airfield. Substantially complete and used for light industrial use. Includes Nissen huts, Romney huts, brick buildings, and a water tower. <1> <2>
Aerial photos. <3> <4>
Five photos of site. <5>
1996. Field survey.
This is a well preserved and complete dispersed site, which is rare, and taken in context with the remainder of the airfield should be recorded accordingly. Importance: - ****. <6>
Sources
- <1> SEX59887 Bibliographic reference: Bowyer, M.J.F.. 1979. Action Stations: Wartime Military Airfields of East Anglia Volume 1. p.154.
- <2> SEX10000 Aerial Photograph: Unknown. 1945. Record Site Plan Drawing No. 1861/45, 1862/45.
- <3> SEX60829 Aerial Photograph: Unknown. 1990. 12-5746, 12-5747, 12-5748.
- <4> SEX60827 Aerial Photograph: Unknown. 1960. 22-136, 22-137, 22-139.
- <5> SEX60831 Photograph: Thorpe, S.. 1996. S. Thorpe / 2-96. 5 frames.
- <6> SEX59861 Report: Thorpe, S.. 1996. Military Airfields in Essex During World War Two.