Second World War Dispersed Site No. 14 (Sick Quarters), Ridgewell Airfield, Oaker Hill (EHER 16617)
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Summary
A former World War Two military hospital associated with Ridgewell Airfield, now Ridgewell Airfield Commemorative museum. The airfield was constructed 1941-1942 and was operational from 1942-1945. The hospital area was formerly Site Number 14 Sick Quarters. The hospital comprised modified Nissen huts with dormer windows. During 2001-2002 this site was turned into a museum with displays commemorating the American Airmen of 381st Bomb group and RAF personnel of 90 Squadron who served at the airfield during the war.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 7472 3963 (170m by 140m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | RIDGEWELL, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
| Civil Parish | TILBURY JUXTA CLARE, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import:
Site No. 14 Sick Quarters Site associated with the WWII airfield. The site is partially extant with 2 Nissen huts remaining. <1> - <3>
The hospital area was recorded as Site Number 14 Sick Quarters in the original Air Ministry buildings schedule. <4>
The hospital comprised modified Nissen huts with dormer windows. During 2002-2003 this site was turned into a museum with displays commemorating the American Airmen of 381st Bomb group and RAF personnel of 90 Squadron who served at the airfield during the war. <5>
See also: <6>
Sources
- <1> SEX59887 Bibliographic reference: Bowyer, M.J.F.. 1979. Action Stations: Wartime Military Airfields of East Anglia Volume 1.
- <2> SEX59861 Report: Thorpe, S.. 1996. Military Airfields in Essex During World War Two.
- <3> SEX60835 Map: RAF. 1948 ?. Ridgewell Site Plan.
- <4> SEX70436 Report: Thorpe, S.. 1997. The World War Two Military Airfield at Ridgewell, Essex: Intensive Survey of World War Two Military Airfields No. 2.
- <5> SEX77358 Webpage: The Ridgewell Association. 2005. The Ridgewell Airfield Commemorative Association. http://uk.geocities.com/jim.tennet@btinternet.com.
- <6> SEX60838 Aerial Photograph: Unknown. 1990. 40-1099, 42-1070.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 1408861
- National Monuments Record: TL 73 NW 45