Site of Second World War prisoner of war camp, Radwinter North Camp, Radwinter Manor, Radwinter (EHER 46808)
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Summary
The site of a Second World War prisoner of war camp at Radwinter Manor, known as Radwinter North Camp 180. This was a base camp that comprised a large complex of huts. It closed in around 1945 and reopened in June 1946 as a youth camp to rehabilitate young German prisoners of war. It could have been in use up until 1948. The camp has since been removed and cropmarks is all that remains of the site.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 596 375 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | RADWINTER, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
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Description
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A Second World War prisoner of war camp at Radwinter Manor, known as Radwinter North Camp or Camp 180. This was a base camp and comprised a large complex of huts. The camp has since been removed, but cropmarks are visible. <1>
Radwinter Youth Camp was the idea of Jewish refugee Charles Stambrook, which aimed to rehabilitate young prisoners of war and teach them the English way of life. <2>
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Other References
- NRHE identifier: 1474641
- National Monuments Record: TL 53 NE 73