Site of Second World War prisoner of war camp, Camp 129, Ashford Lodge (EHER 46807)
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Summary
The site of a Second World War prisoner of war camp at Ashford Lodge, known as Camp 129. It functioned as a work camp, where prisoners were sent to work as labourers in the local area. The camp initially held Italian and then later during the war German prisoners. It could have been in use up until 1948. The camp consisted of Nissen huts and has since been removed.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 824 322 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HALSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import:
A Second World War prisoner of war camp at Ashford, Halstead, officially known as Camp 129. It functioned as a German work camp. It was a depot with associated Nissen hut camp. The camp has since been removed. Depot with associated Nissen hut camp. <1>
A letter from an Italian prisoner of war was sent from Camp 129 to Italy on 10-DEC-1945. <2>
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Other References
- NRHE identifier: 1474166
- National Monuments Record: TL 83 SW 87